New Penn Professional Driver Don Wagner Achieves Three-Million Consecutive Accident-Free Miles
November 28 2017 - 10:03AM
New Penn (NASDAQ:YRCW) professional driver Don Wagner recently
achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing three-million
consecutive miles without a single preventable accident.
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Wagner is the only active New Penn driver to reach this elite
milestone. To offer some perspective on Wagner’s accomplishment,
driving three million miles is equivalent to driving across the
United States, coast-to-coast, more than 1,000 times in a
row or twelve consecutive round trips
from the earth to the
moon--without an accident. According to data from
the U.S. Department of Transportation, it would take the average
American driver over 220 years to log that many miles. And unlike
Wagner, in that time, the average driver would be involved in over
13 accidents.
“We are extremely proud of the three-million-mile safe driving
record Donnie has achieved,” says Howard Moshier, New Penn
President. “His constant attention to safety combined with being a
great team player helps set New Penn apart from other carriers. We
thank him for his continuous commitment to safety.”
Wagner’s professional driving career has spanned 37-years. He
has driven for New Penn 31 of those years with no sign of stopping.
In fact, he looks forward to reaching an unprecedented four-million
consecutive accident-free milestone. He currently operates as a
linehaul driver out of the New Penn Reading, Pennsylvania service
center driving about 2,500 miles per week. His three-million
consecutive accident-free miles record represents only miles
accumulated while driving for New Penn.
New Penn Reading, Pa. Terminal Manager Greg Gettle,
acknowledges, “Donnie is the consummate professional driver. He is
always well-prepared both mentally and physically to perform his
job. He comes to work every day with a great attitude. He takes
pride in doing a good job every day but is not boastful about his
accomplishments. He is truly a dedicated professional--concerned
for his safety and the well-being of the people he shares the road
with.”
According to Wagner, the key to keeping safe behind the wheel is
to: “Stay completely focused on your driving. Pay attention. Look
ahead and keep your eyes moving.”
New Penn celebrated Don’s achievement with an award ceremony
hosted by New Penn President Howard Moshier; Dan Schmidt, Vice
President Labor and Tom Collingsworth, Vice President Human
Resources and Safety who traveled to the Reading service center
(3725 Pottsville Pike, Reading, Pa.) for the occasion on Wednesday,
Nov. 8, 2017.
“Donnie has exemplified what it means to be a professional
driver for his entire career with New Penn. We are all
fortunate that he chose to spend his time with us. We are very
proud of him,” stated Perry Moser, New Penn Vice President of
Operations, Southern Division.
Wagner’s elite safety achievement was celebrated by his wife
Debbie, family, friends, and co-workers. He was presented with an
honorary plaque and an iPad Pro. When he’s not driving, he enjoys
hunting.
About New PennNew Penn, a regional
less-than-truckload motor carrier based in Lebanon, Pa. since 1931,
provides industry-leading reliability and next-day service through
a network of 25-service centers in the Northeastern United States,
Canada and Puerto Rico. New Penn is widely regarded as one of the
most efficiently operated transportation providers and has one of
the lowest claim ratios in the industry. A 22-year recipient of the
Quest for Quality Awards from Logistics
Management magazine, New Penn received performance excellence
recognition in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic LTL Regional Motor
Carriers category. For more information, visit newpenn.com.
New Penn is a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ: YRCW).
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