Top Drivers of the Year from Ryder Sport 10 Million Miles on Wheels
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has presented its annual “Driver of the Year” awards to three professionals who, combined, have 82 years and more than 10 million miles of safe, professional driving experience.“
These drivers have a long track record of being hard working, safety-conscious, customer-focused, and community-minded over the course of their entire careers,” said Robert Sanchez, Ryder Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The “Driver of the Year” award honors drivers who have demonstrated exemplary safety performance, customer service and citizenship throughout their careers. Honorees are selected after a rigorous review process by a committee that includes Ryder customers, executives, safety experts, and professional drivers.
Recipients take a break from behind the wheel and received a five-day Caribbean cruise, cash award, specially designed ring and watch, and are inducted into the Ryder “Driver Hall of Fame.”
The winners are:
David Hopper is the Driver of the Year winner for Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions business. Mr. Hopper drives for Ryder’s Xerox account based in Monroe, Ohio.
John Armstrong is the Driver of the Year winner for Ryder Dedicated, part of the company’s Supply Chain Solutions business.
Melton Atkinson is the Driver of the Year winner for Ryder’s Fleet Management Solutions business. Mr. Atkinson works for Ryder lease customer A&D Environmental Services out of Lexington, South Carolina.
More at: www.ryder.com
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