Each new inductee joins the company’s Million Mile Safe Driver Club, an honor reserved for professional drivers who have demonstrated exceptional consistency, safety, and dedication over years of service.

The company praised the group’s achievement, saying, “They represent the very best in our industry—performing responsibly, protecting the motoring public, and proving every day what it means to be a Champion Bulk Hauler.”

Custom Transport described the drivers’ accomplishment as a direct reflection of the company’s values: reliability, integrity, and excellence in bulk hauling. According to the company, these drivers “set the Benchmark in Service, Support, and Safety” that defines Custom’s reputation across the transportation industry.

The New Million Mile Club Members

The following drivers were officially inducted into the Million Mile Safe Driver Club:

• Howard Herman, Vinita, Oklahoma
• Darrin Guillory, Baytown, Texas
• Mitchell Munden, Philadelphia
• Steve Carter, Gilmer, Texas
• Mark Stewart, Gilmer, Texas
• James Beautte, Vinita, Oklahoma
• John Seigrist, Vinita, Oklahoma
• Brian Ridenhour, Vinita, Oklahoma

Each of these drivers represents years of discipline and commitment to safety while hauling across regional and national routes.

Custom Transport, headquartered in Gilmer, Texas, specializes in liquid and dry bulk transport and continues to celebrate its drivers as the foundation of its success.

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On June 12, 30 exceptional drivers were inducted into Schneider’s prestigious Haul of Fame. This honor recognizes drivers who achieve either 3 million safe driving miles or maintain 20 consecutive years without an accident.

Schneider’s Safety Legacy

Covering over 9 million freight miles daily, Schneider drivers ensure essential goods are delivered nationwide while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Thanks to their efforts, Schneider has significantly reduced U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)-reportable accidents, achieving a record low accident frequency in 2024.

Recognizing Excellence in Safe Driving

This year, Schneider acknowledged the remarkable contributions of its drivers who prioritize safety on the road:

• 98 drivers received the Consecutive Safe Driving Award for maintaining 10 or more consecutive years without a preventable accident or major lost-time injury.
• 92 drivers earned the Million Mile Award for completing at least 1 million accident-free miles.
• Five drivers reached an extraordinary milestone of 4 million accident-free miles.
• Greg Swift made history as only the third Schneider driver to achieve 5 million safe miles.
• 30 drivers entered the Haul of Fame, a recognition for achieving 3 million safe driving miles or two decades of accident-free driving.

“These achievements represent more than just milestones,” said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. “They highlight the strong commitment of Schneider drivers who continually set the standard for safety in our industry. Their professionalism and focus on safe operations, every mile and every day for decades, are what truly set them apart.”

Schneider’s drivers not only move freight but also raise the bar for safety in the industry. Their dedication inspires excellence, contributing to a safer and more reliable transportation network.

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This year, approximately 2,400 dockworkers and mechanics were awarded the prestigious Safe Work Award. Collectively, these employees contributed over 15,000 years of injury-free service, exemplifying operational excellence and adherence to safety protocols. Among the honorees were individuals who reached significant service milestones, including three employees who achieved an extraordinary 40+ years of safe, incident-free work:

• Harold Castell, Jr., Lead Dockworker, Houma, Louisiana
• Lawrence Benoit, Lead Mechanic, Lafayette, Louisiana
• Darryl Gay, Mechanic, New Orleans, Louisiana

Additionally, Saia recognized over 5,500 city and line drivers with their Safe Drive Award, collectively representing nearly 40,000 years of accident-free driving across the company. From achieving one to over 40 years without a preventable accident, the honorees demonstrated exceptional safety practices. This year, six remarkable drivers were celebrated for achieving a notable milestone of 40 or more years of safe driving:

• Jack Ikey, Line Driver, Dallas, Texas
• Frank Lee III, Line Driver, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Charles Layman, Line Driver, Jacksonville, Florida
• Joseph Dominguez, Jr., City Driver, New Orleans, Louisiana
• Michael Shumake, Line Driver, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Roy Coleman, Line Driver, Las Vegas, Nevada

With over 70% of Saia’s drivers and a substantial portion of its dockworkers and mechanics recognized for their dedication to safety, the company’s robust culture of safety is evident.

“Since June is ‘National Safety Month,’ this is the perfect opportunity to recognize how important safety is at Saia and across our industry,” said Steve Greenhill, Vice President of Safety. “The awards we present honor the commitment our employees make every day to protect themselves, their coworkers, and the communities we serve. Their achievements underscore our longstanding emphasis on training, accountability, and continuous improvement.”

Saia’s ongoing commitment to safety reflects its dedication to its employees and the communities it serves, setting a high standard in the trucking industry.

Source: Commercial Carrier Journal

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The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially announced the 18 division winners of its 49th Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards. Sponsored by Great West Casualty Company and Assured Partners, the awards highlight motor carriers that have achieved exceptional safety performance within their divisions.

Recognition for Dedication to Roadway Safety

“Every year, these submissions and ratios are growing tighter and tighter as a testament to the programs and technology that motor carriers are using to improve upon their safety performance,” stated Dave Heller, TCA’s senior vice president of safety and government affairs. “Involvement in TCA and other industry associations have demonstrated and proven the very notion that there are no secrets in safety and our industry’s fundamental goal of eliminating fleet vehicle accidents and fatalities on our roadways is an objective that we are ultimately striving for. I congratulate these 18 motor carriers that have led the way this year and the tireless efforts of every motor carrier in our industry that constantly strives to improve upon their operations by continuously placing safety first.”

This annual recognition shines a spotlight on carriers that prioritize safety by maintaining the lowest accident frequency ratios per million miles traveled, divided into six mileage-based categories.

Road to Grand Prizes

The 18 winners are now eligible to compete for one of two prestigious grand prizes, which will recognize the safest carriers among different mileage brackets. One prize will honor carriers with under 25 million miles annually, while the other will be awarded to carriers surpassing that threshold.

The grand prize winners will be unveiled at Truckload 2025, TCA’s Annual Convention, happening from March 15-18, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, all winners will be celebrated at TCA’s 2025 Safety & Security Meeting, scheduled for June 8-10 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Honoring 2024’s Fleet Safety Division Winners

Division I (Less than 5 million miles)

• 1st Place: Liberty Linehaul West, Inc. – Montebello, CA

• 2nd Place: Meyers Brothers Trucking – Pioneer, OH

• 3rd Place: Next Logistics – Marshfield, WI

Division II (5-14.99 million miles)

• 1st Place: Stallion Transportation Group – Beebe, AR

• 2nd Place: B.R. Williams Trucking – Oxford, AL

• 3rd Place: Transpro Freight Systems – Milton, ON, Canada

Division III (15-24.99 million miles)

• 1st Place: Unlimited Carrier Inc. – Bolingbrook, IL

• 2nd Place: Loblaw Transport, Inc. – Calgary, AB, Canada

• 3rd Place: Lion Force Transport Inc. – Brampton, ON, Canada

Division IV (25-49.99 million miles)

• 1st Place: Erb Transport Ltd – New Hamburg, ON, Canada

• 2nd Place: Johnson Feed Inc. – Canton, SD

• 3rd Place: Trans-West Logistics – Lachine, QC, Canada

Division V (50-99.99 million miles)

• 1st Place: Challenger Motor Freight Inc. – Cambridge, ON, Canada

• 2nd Place: Nussbaum Transportation – Hudson, IL

• 3rd Place: Decker Truck Line Inc. – Fort Dodge, IA

Division VI (100 million or more miles)

• 1st Place: Bison Transport – Winnipeg, MB, Canada

• 2nd Place: CFI – Joplin, MO

• 3rd Place: Prime Inc. – Springfield, MO

Learn More About the TCA Fleet Safety Awards

For additional details about the TCA Fleet Safety Awards, including eligibility criteria and rules, visit the TCA Fleet Safety Awards webpage.

Source: The Trucker

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