Recognizing Every Driver, Every Mile, Every Day, Swift Transportation Honors Truck Drivers for Loyalty, Miles Driven and Safety
October 18 2016 - 6:13AM
Business Wire
Transport Leader Honors Its Elite Diamond
Drivers During Special Event on October 21
Swift Transportation Company (NYSE: SWFT), a leader in
transportation solutions and North America’s largest full-load
trucking carrier, announces the recognition of its 2016 Diamond
Drivers, the highest honor bestowed to a truck driver based on
their fulfillment of stringent safety and service metrics. Part of
Swift’s 5-Star Driver Ranking Bonus Program, 207 truck drivers will
be recognized during a special Diamond Driver Day event on October
21 at Swift’s corporate headquarters in Phoenix. The program, which
features Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond rankings,
honors drivers based on their miles driven, commitment to safety,
on-time deliverables, their low rate of customer service failures
and total days of employment.
“We’re committed to delivering a better life for the drivers who
tirelessly go the distance for our customers, whether that be
increased safety and comfort measures in trucks, enhanced
technology to support drivers on the road, or ongoing education,”
explains Kenneth Runnels, EVP Fleet Operations, Swift
Transportation. “As a way to give back to these upstanding drivers,
Swift’s driver ranking program not only gives recognition to our
extraordinary front line, but also provides them an opportunity to
increase their earning and leadership potential. We’re proud to
honor our Diamond Drivers who inspire so many drivers in our
industry.”
After 90 consecutive days of employment at Swift, truck drivers
can enter the ranking program at Bronze—then graduate to Silver,
Gold and Platinum—before achieving Diamond Driver status. From
there, a driver can double, triple and quadruple his or her Diamond
Driver status based on overall miles, safety record and on-time
percentages. In addition to this ranking bonus program, Swift
drivers are also recognized for every million miles driven,
including approximately 1,300 Swift drivers who have received this
designation. These drivers have provided at least 1 million miles
of safe, accident-free service.
To honor all Diamond Drivers, Swift is hosting a special Diamond
Driver Day on Friday, October 21. The event, held at Swift’s
corporate headquarters in Phoenix, will feature award recognition,
a presentation by Swift executives, a special luncheon and gifts
for the 207 drivers who have reached this designation.
About Swift
Celebrating its 50th year in business, Swift Transportation
originated and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company deploys a
fleet of more than 18,000 trucks and 60,000 trailers - operated by
16,000 Company drivers and 5,000 owner-operators - across more than
2 billion miles of road each year. It boasts a terminal network of
more than 40 full-service facilities across the continental United
States and Mexico and maintains a daily presence in every Canadian
province. Swift offers its world-class customers a broad spectrum
of services and equipment, including temperature-controlled,
flatbed and specialized trailers, in addition to rail intermodal
and non-asset based freight brokerage and logistics management
services. For more information, visit www.swifttrans.com.
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