JOPLIN, Mo., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Con-way
Truckload, a full truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc.
(NYSE: CNW), today announced its 2014 Drivers of the Year — the
company's highest recognition.
The Driver of the Year award categories include individual and
team awards for both company and contracted drivers, as well as an
award for the top regional driver. Award recipients are selected
based on dedication to safety, professional service and exemplary
performance. Con-way Truckload recognized the drivers during an
awards ceremony at its headquarters in Joplin, Mo., today.
2014 Drivers of the Year:
- Company Driver of the Year Steve
Denton has been driving professionally since 1991. He
began driving for Con-way Truckload in 2004 and is a member of the
fleet four team, with Amanda Tanner
as his fleet supervisor. Steve resides in Springfield, Mo., with his wife, Sheila. They
have one daughter, Ronell, two sons, Corey and Jim and one
granddaughter, Zoey. When not on the road, Steve enjoys hunting and
fishing.
- Independent Contractor Driver of the Year Eric Ard has been driving professionally for
seven years and joined Con-way Truckload in 2008. He is on fleet
43, with Scott Cook as his fleet
supervisor. Eric lives in Tennille,
Ga., with his life partner, Tara
Bray. He has two sons. When he isn't behind the wheel, Eric
enjoys rebuilding trucks.
- Company Team of the Year Craig and
Rachel Owens are on fleet 41, with David Bird as their fleet supervisor. They began
driving together in 2011, deciding on a career change when their
daughters, Ansley and Leah, finished school. They joined Con-way
Truckload in 2013. The Owenses reside in Gray, Tenn., and when not on the road, Rachel
enjoys reading and cooking, while Craig likes to hunt and fish.
Together they share a love for landscaping.
- Independent Contractor Team of the Year Frances and Robert Wilder drive for fleet
20, with Erik Lynch as their fleet
supervisor. Robert started driving in 1999 and joined Con-way
Truckload in 2002. Frances joined him at the company in 2003. The
Wilders reside in Dallas, Ga.,
with their daughter, Phalen. Robert is an avid sports fan,
especially of football, as well as an enthusiastic gamer, spending
free time on his PlayStation 3. Frances prefers to spend quiet time
reading.
- Regional Driver of the Year Mark
Milasinovich drives for fleet 34, with Michele Allen as his fleet supervisor. He began
his professional driving career in 1988, joining Con-way Truckload
in 2010. Mark lives in Clinton Township,
Mich., with his wife, Julie. They have two sons, Mark and
Paul, and three grandchildren, Carter, Logan and Monica. In his
spare time, Mark enjoys bowling and working on cars.
"As we honor these professional drivers, I'm reminded of the
exceptional skill and commitment to safety exemplified in their
daily performance," said Joseph
Dagnese, president of Con-way Truckload. "Each of these
drivers sets the example of professionalism and excellence that
allows our company to thrive and it gives me great pride to
recognize all of them for this outstanding accomplishment."
Driver of the Year winners were presented with prizes for their
achievement, including an official Con-way Truckload jacket, a
customized award plaque, a prize item of their choice, a cash prize
and an official proclamation from the Missouri State
Senate.
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About Con-way Truckload
Joplin, Mo.-based Con-way Truckload is a
leading provider of time-definite dry-van full-truckload
transportation services throughout the U.S., with extensive
coverage of Mexico and service for
Canada. With 3,350 employees, 2,900 of whom are company
drivers and dedicated owner-operators piloting a fleet of 2,900
tractors and 8,000 trailers, Con-way Truckload provides solo, team
and dedicated trucking operations, with a focus on superior
performance built on Lean continuous improvement methodologies to
drive efficiencies and consistent quality service. With a workplace
culture built on respect for employees and recognition of their
professional skill and expertise as our keys to success, Con-way
Truckload strives every day to deliver value-added services that
help Fortune 500 businesses achieve supply chain goals. Visit
Con-way Truckload on the web at www.con-way.com/truckload or call
(800) 641-4747.
Con-way Truckload is an operating unit of Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Con-way Inc. (NYSE:
CNW), a $5.5 billion diversified
freight transportation and global logistics company
(www.con-way.com).
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