Frito-Lay Recognizes Drivers for Millions Of Accident-Free Miles Driven

Frito-Lay North America, the $15 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, recently recognized 72 over-the-road (OTR) drivers in the U.S. and Canada who reached the career milestone of driving more than 1, 2, 3 and 4 million accident-free miles.

One driver, George Newman of Killingly, Conn., was recognized for the 4 million milestone for only the second time ever in Frito-Lay history. On average, it takes a Frito-Lay OTR driver approximately 10 to 12 years to reach the 1 million mile mark.

The drivers’ recognition coincides with the recent National Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing Day also kicks off a month-long initiative focused on addressing common misperceptions about manufacturing and tackling the skilled labor shortage in the industry, as well as connecting with future generations about manufacturing careers.

“Our Frito-Lay over-the-road drivers are a critical link in our world-class supply chain,” said Gregg Roden, senior vice president, supply chain, Frito-Lay North America. “They transport the highest quality snacks produced by our manufacturing plants to our customers across the U.S. and Canada, and have dedicated years to delivering our snacks safely. We are proud to have them join our existing group of Million Milers.”

Frito-Lay North America’s 2018 Million Miler Honorees:
The 72 Frito-Lay OTR drivers recognized this year included: one driver achieving 4 million accident-free miles; two drivers achieving more than 3 million accident-free miles; 29 drivers achieving more than 2 million accident-free miles and 40 drivers achieving more than 1 million accident-free miles.

Four Million Miler
George Newman, Killingly, Conn.

Three Million Milers.
David Burlash, Frankfort, Ind. 
Jimmy Daniel, Perry, Ga.

Two Million Milers
Vic Anyaebunam, Frankfort, Ind. 
Gregory Arney, Canton, Ohio 
Roger Avis, Denver, Colo. 
Kevin Bryden, Binghamton, N.Y.
Bruce W. Casey, Fayetteville, Tenn. 
Chris Chapman, Canton, Ohio 
Gerard Edwards, Dallas, Texas 
Rick Flores, San Antonio, Texas 
Tom French, Frankfort, Ind. 
Ector Gomez, San Antonio, Texas 
Mark Hooper, Charlotte, N.C.
Colin Illingworth, Lethbridge, Alberta 
Garrett Lemek, Killingly, Conn. 
Chris Lundry, Topeka, Kan. 
Dennis McCann, Vancouver, Wash.
Kevin McCusker, Southgate, Mich. 
Dale McDonald, Lethbridge, Alberta
Jeff Merriman, Frankfort, Ind. 
Randy Piep, West Valley City, Utah 
Mark Poff, Perry, Ga. 
Gary Rochell, Dallas, Texas 
Frederick Schroeder, Phoenix, Ariz. 
Mike Siedl, Pulaski, Tenn. 
David Smith, Dallas, Texas
Steven Mark Webb, Fayetteville, Tenn. 
Billy Winland, Canton, Ohio 
Melvin Woodyard, Topeka, Kan. 
Darrell Zettle, Beloit, Wis.  
Daniel Zurovec, Rosenberg, Texas

One Million Milers
Carl Adkins, Perry, Ga. 
Frank Allison, Irving, Texas 
Ross A. Anthrop, Fayetteville, Tenn. 
Warren Bailey, Frankfort, Ind. 
Matt Bodi, Southgate, Mich.
Billy Bohanan, Pulaski, Tenn. 
Roby Brackett, Charlotte, N.C.
Alan Firestone, Canton, Ohio
Donta Foxworth, Lynchburg, Va. 
Mark Foxworthy, Frankfort, Ind. 
David Garcia, Bakersfield, Calif. 
David Gardner, Williamsport, Pa. 
Cresencio Garza, Southgate, Mich. 
Scott Hanson, Topeka, Kan. 
Donald Harden, Dallas, Texas 
Charles Harrison, Killingly, Conn.
Roger Huot, Lauzon, Quebec 
Reese Johnson, Dallas, Texas 
Wayne Johnson, Killingly, Conn. 
Ansley Jones, Jonesboro, Texas 
Aristeo Juarez III, Casa Grande, Ariz. 
Ricardo Lopez, Irving, Texas 
Kris McKleroy, Perry, Ga. 
Alvin Mego, West Valley City, Utah
Mark Orris, Beloit, Wis. 
Ray Pankey, Vancouver, Wash. 
Toby Parker, Frankfort, Ind. 
Kerry Pharr, Charlotte, N.C.
Scott Reich, Topeka, Kan. 
Jerry Richard, Frankfort, Ind. 
Shane Robertson, Frankfort, Ind. 
Larry Ross, Canton, Ohio 
Clinton Sanders, Topeka, Kan. 
Tommy Seavello, Casa Grande, Ariz. 
Jeffrey L. Simmons, Fayetteville, Tenn. 
Dennis Sirois, Perry, Ga. 
Gary Spell, Bakersfield, Calif. 
Steven Udell, Beloit, Wis. 
Gregory Walker, Jonesboro, Ark. 
Bill Yost, York, Pa.

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