ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American
Trucking Associations announced 22 professional truck drivers who
will be 2022-2023 America's Road Team Captains. The drivers will
serve as trucking industry ambassadors, traveling the country to
spread the message of safe driving, while teaching about the
trucking industry and its opportunities.
"This industry, like our country, is diverse, hard working and
patriotic, and this new class of America's Road Team Captains
reflects all of that," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. "I'm proud that they will be
representing the industry and ATA as our newest and best
ambassadors – educating the country about trucking's essential role
in keeping America moving safely and efficiently."
America's Road Team, a group of professional truck drivers with
superior safety records, was created in 1986 to represent the
trucking industry and is sponsored by Volvo Trucks. Captains, with
support from their companies, dedicate a few days each month to
attend industry events, speak at schools, or meet policymakers on
behalf of the trucking industry. The new Captains will tour the
country in ATA's Interstate One Image Truck, an American flag
emblazoned with a brand new 2021 Volvo VNL 760, featuring a
state-of-the-art truck driving simulator and mobile classroom.
"Volvo Trucks is honored for the 20th consecutive year to
continue our sponsorship of America's Road Team with a new Volvo
VNL 760 and take part in this week's selection of the 2022-2023
Captains," said Volvo Trucks North America President
Peter Voorhoeve. "America's Road
Team is one of the most visible groups of professional truck
drivers in the country, and we believe that their hard work to
promote the profession and safety pays dividends for our industry.
We thank the Captains for their strong engagement and being
passionate ambassadors of this great profession. We congratulate
the new class of America's Road Team Captains and wish them the
best of success as they carry out their mission over the next two
years."
This year's class includes drivers from 13 companies, 17 states
and drivers with more than 564 years of experience and 45,774,455
miles of accident-free driving.
The drivers were judged on their ability to express their
knowledge of the industry, their skills in effective communication
about safety and transportation, and their overall safe-driving
record. The panel of judges included trucking executives and trade
press.
"These Captains have dedicated their lives to spreading the
message of safe driving. They are leaders in their communities,
role models in their companies, and are dedicated to and passionate
about the industry," said Elisabeth
Barna, ATA executive vice president of industry affairs.
"This new class represents everything we strive to promote about
our industry and its professionals, especially as we face a driver
shortage and challenges with the supply chain."
After receiving their signature navy blue America's Road Team
blazers, the Captains will immediately begin their work.
The new America's Road Team Captains are:
Bob Bramwell, ABF Freight System,
Centerview, Missouri
Michael Buck, Yellow, Moore, Oklahoma
Teddy Butler, ABF Freight System,
Hampton, Georgia
Kevin Byrnes, United Parcel Service,
Sparta, New Jersey
Jesus Davila, Werner Enterprises,
San Antonio, Texas
Ken Duncan, Walmart Transportation,
Gorham, Maine
James Ellis, Grammer Logistics,
Erwin, North Carolina
Lalo Fernandez, FedEx Freight,
Battle Ground, Oregon
Richard Frazer, Yellow, Rockford, Illinois
Charlie Fuller, FedEx Freight,
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Ritch Fundell, FedEx Freight,
Tonica, Illinois
Salvador Gonzalez, TForce Freight,
Ocala, Florida
Darrien Henderson, J&M Tank
Lines Inc., Mobile, Alabama
Gina Jones, Werner Enterprises,
Peoria, Arizona
Dean Key, Ruan Transportation
Management Systems, Primghar,
Iowa
Glen Allen Kirk, Old Dominion
Freight Line, Franklin,
Indiana
Jeff Rose, Yellow, Creston, Ohio
Ron Round, Pottle's Transportation
LLC, Enfield, Maine
David Schroeder, FedEx Freight,
Bellaire, Ohio
Eric Stein, Werner Enterprises Inc.,
Canajoharie, New York
PJ Singh, Penske Logistics, Stockton,
California
Derrick Thorpe, TForce Freight,
Rahway, New Jersey
To learn more about the America's Road Team and view the team's
biographies, visit the official America's Road Team webpage. Follow
the America's Road Team's journey on Facebook and Twitter. Press
should contact Elisabeth Barna at
ebarna@trucking.org for more information.
The America's Road Team, sponsored by Volvo
Trucks, is a national public outreach program led by a small
group of professional truck drivers who share superior driving
skills, remarkable safety records and a strong desire to spread the
word about safety on the highway. Follow America's Road Team
on Facebook or Twitter.
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade
association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50
affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related
conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America
depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA
on Twitter, Facebook, or at Trucking Moves America
Forward.
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