Penske Logistics Recognizes its Top Safe Truck Drivers

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Nov 16, 2017, 08:10 ET

READING, Pa., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Logistics has introduced a new initiative to honor the safest of its 4,500 truck drivers across North America. The three-tiered Premier Driver Recognition Program made its debut as 26 associates were highlighted for their driving excellence at an awards ceremony in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Penske Logistics has introduced a new initiative to honor the safest of its North America truck drivers, with the three-tiered Premier Driver Recognition Program.

There are three program classes, correlating with the number of years of safe driving without an accident: Diamond (20 years), Platinum (15 years) and Gold (10 years). The Diamond event took place recently, with the Platinum and Gold programs to come online in 2018.

"We are excited to honor our industry-leading truck drivers with our Premier Driver Recognition Program," stated Penske Logistics President Marc Althen. "I am very proud of these 2017 Diamond class winners. I marvel at their ability to service our customers each and every day with accident-free performances of over two decades."

Here are this year's Diamond Program honorees for 20 years of safe driving:

Steve Bowman, Michigan
Ernest Cobb, Michigan
Steven Cole, Ohio
Raymond Coletta, Michigan
Peter Dahmer, Ontario
Rene Garcia, Florida
Humberto Garza, Texas
Gary Graf, Michigan
Tim Hauck, Michigan
John Haworth, Ohio
Kevin Johnson, Florida
Greg Kent, Ontario
Mike Kinnard, Missouri
John Merritts, Ohio
Joe Miller, Pennsylvania
Louis Patton III, Kansas
Allen Pingel, Michigan
Bob Poore, Indiana
Jaime Rios, Florida
Pat Schott, Missouri
Donald Shuster, Michigan
Ted Welbaum, Ohio
Larry Woodruff, Ohio
Dan Worden, Michigan
Brad Wright, Ohio
Don Yonkman, Michigan

Penske Logistics is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. To learn more visit www.penskelogistics.com.

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