“When I started PGT 44 years ago, I knew I needed a team of good people to help build my business, something that remains true to this day,” said Pat Gallagher, PGT Trucking founder and CEO. “PGT’s Million Mile and Safe Drivers are the very best at our company, and I am honored and blessed to have them on our side.”

This year, PGT’s annual awards celebration took place virtually, with individual award presentations shared via social media. A full recap of the event is available online for those who were unable to attend.

Recognizing Safety and Excellence

The event focused on commending drivers who have reached significant milestones in safety and performance:

• Million Mile Drivers have driven over one million miles without a single safety incident, showcasing their dedication to safety and consistency.
• Safe Drivers have spent more than five years with the company without a safety incident. These professionals are celebrated for maintaining a strong safety mindset as they work toward the prestigious Million Mile Driver milestone.
• Premier Professional Drivers represent PGT’s elite fleet, exemplifying superior safety standards and performance.

“PGT’s Million Mile Drivers are a testament to their commitment to safety and performance,” noted PGT. “Safe Drivers and Premier Professionals continue to set benchmarks for excellence within the company.”

Celebrating the Best

The event also highlighted key award recipients across various categories:

• Bill Wright Award for Team Player of the Year: Zachary Springer
• David Levin Award for Company Driver of the Year: Ryan Drozynski
• Safety Professional of the Year: Sam Thompson-Graves
• Harry “Buster” Barnes Award for Independent Contractor of the Year: Terrence Fitzgerald
• Hobert Hill Award for Agent of the Year: Clay Jones
• Certified PRO Trainer of the Year: Jarrod Waugh
• Terminal Manager of the Year: Cameron Foutch
• Rookie Driver of the Year: Christian McCon
• PGT MVP of the Year: Doug Halulko
• Terry “Kuz” Kusniar Award for Premier Professional Driver of the Year: Michael Carreon
• President’s Award: Laurence Cox

Welcoming New Million Mile Drivers

The company proudly inducted five new drivers into the prestigious Million Mile Driver program:

• Timothy Austen
• Donald Cunningham, Jr.
• Raul Delgado
• Robert Tudor
• Andrew Utz

“Our proud professionals continually impress me with their hard work, dedication, and safe driving, evident by the number of Million Mile and Safe Drivers we recognized this year,” said Gregg Troian, PGT Trucking president. “PGT would not be successful without the contributions of these distinguished individuals, and I congratulate them on this tremendous achievement.”

PGT Trucking’s annual awards serve as a heartwarming reminder of the dedication that drives the company forward. It’s a celebration of those who go the extra mile—literally and figuratively.

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Throughout the month, Estes executives will visit terminals nationwide to acknowledge approximately 2,500 drivers who have reached impressive milestones of one, two, and three million miles with the company. Additionally, about 1,500 drivers will be celebrated for achieving the 500,000-mile milestone following each million-mile marker. Esteemed drivers will receive specially-branded Estes jackets as part of the recognition.

“Every mile matters to a driver, and we want Estes drivers to know that we see them, we appreciate their commitment to safety, and we have great respect for the skill they provide,” said Curtis Carr, Vice President of Safety/Risk Management at Estes. “Having real-time access to the miles they’ve clocked will be a game changer for the program and will motivate our drivers to continue to drive safely.”

Since its inception in 2000, the Million Mile Program has primarily measured driver longevity with the company, a common practice among freight carriers. The newly updated program will leverage data and technology to log the exact distance driven by each participant. Estes notes that reaching one million miles can typically take a driver between eight and ten years, depending on their specific role.

The enhancement of the Million Mile Program underscores Estes’ commitment to promoting safety among its drivers. The company has consistently been recognized for its safety standards, earning six awards from the American Trucking Association in 2024 for safe driving in the line haul, LTL, and local categories.

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