Brad Bachmeier of Ward North American named northAmerican Van Lines 2017 Driver of the Year

Commitment to Quality, Service Earns Van Guard Gold Driver Top Honor

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Dec 04, 2018, 08:30 ET

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Van Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest moving companies, and Ward North American are pleased to announce that Brad Bachmeier of Ward North American San Antonio has been named northAmerican Van Lines' "2017 Driver of the Year".

The annual Driver of the Year award recognizes northAmerican agency drivers whose overall performance and outstanding quality scores exemplify dedication and commitment to providing world-class service to northAmerican and Ward North American moving customers. One of twelve 2017 Top Quality Haulers nominated, Brad earned this distinction based on his performance records in numerous areas, including quality, claims and customer opinion survey scores. The 2017 Driver of the Year award was initially presented to Brad in April at the annual northAmerican Van Lines Operations Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana; he was again recognized at the northAmerican Agent Convention in Phoenix on October 30. This is the second year in a row that a Ward North American driver has won top driver honors from northAmerican Van Lines.

"From our agent owners, to office staff and drivers, everyone at northAmerican pursues excellence by assuring superior customer service and quality performance," said Andy Kroll, VP and General Manager of North American Van Lines, Inc. "The prestigious Driver of the Year award recognizes drivers in our van line that embrace this commitment to excellence and live it every day. We are honored and privileged to have a driver like Brad Bachmeier part of northAmerican Van Lines."

"Ward North American, its employees and drivers, are committed to delivering quality service to every Ward customer, on every move," says Kevin Ankenbauer, President and Owner of Ward North American. "Brad Bachmeier is a perfect example of how a focus on quality and dedication to providing the best possible customer experience makes you a winner every day, not only when recognized. We are proud to have Brad as a valued member of the Ward family."

Brad Bachmeier has been a moving industry driver for 24 years – all with Ward North American in San Antonio, TX. Brad credits Ward with teaching him how to be a quality operator and businessman. His focus on quality has helped him achieve Van Guard Gold status for the past four years, and membership in the Ward North American Driver Leadership Council. Brad's favorite part of the job is helping put anxious families at ease and providing them with a stress free moving experience. When not on the road, Brad enjoys riding motorcycles, watersports and spending time with his family, fiancée Kristi and son Corbin.

About Ward North American

Ward North American is a nationally recognized provider of household goods moving and storage services. Through unparalleled hiring practices, training processes and quality assurance measures, Ward North American strives to redefine the industry with every move. Ward North American has proudly represented northAmerican Van Lines for over 40 years. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Ward North American operates from five locations in Texas and one in Arizona. Ward North American employs a staff of nearly 600 and operates a dedicated national fleet of over 110 drivers. Find out more at www.wardnorthamerican.com.

About North American Van Lines, Inc.

North American Van Lines, Inc., established in 1933, is a wholly owned subsidiary of SIRVA Inc., a leader in providing relocation solutions to a well-established and diverse customer base around the world. The moving company, with headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and more than 500 agents worldwide, handles corporate, government, military and private relocations, and operates in the U.S., Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide. Information on North American Van Lines (U.S. DOT No. 070851) can be found on the Internet at www.northamerican.com.

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SOURCE North American Van Lines, Inc.