American Trucking Associations has selected its best of the best of the trucking world — the 1999 America’s Road Team captains.
ATA president Walter B. McCormick Jr. announced this year’s Road Team at the association’s Alexandria, Va. headquarters. "These truck drivers represent the finest in the industry," he said. "Their safety records are exemplary and their commitment to professionalism and community are unsurpassed."
All told, the 12 Road Team captains have logged 21 million accident-free miles and share 247 years of driving experience.
The Road Team was narrowed down by a panel of judges from a pool of over 2000 drivers nominated by trucking companies throughout the country. The finalists were selected for their safe driving records, commitment to the industry, community involvement and their enthusiasm.
During their 18-month terms, the captains will travel throughout the country promoting a safe and positive image of the industry and teaching the public how to drive safely alongside truckers.
This is the 13th year for ATA’s Road Team program, which is funded by a grant from the ATA foundation.
The Road Team Captains for 1999 are:
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Dale Anderson, who works for Crouse Cartage Co., Carroll, Iowa, and has driven more than 2 million accident free miles throughout his 40-year career.
Vickie L. Carpenter, a driver for RPS Inc., Nashville, Tenn., with more than 1.5 million accident free miles and 12 years of driving experience.
Marilyn Cochrane, who has been a truck driver for 15 years and has logged over one million accident-free miles. Ms. Cochrane works for U.S. Xpress out of San Diego.
Mike Dakan, a driver for Schneider National Carriers, Carlisle, Penn., who has been a truck driver for 13 years and has driven 1.75 million miles without an accident.
David Fluke, of Viking Freight, Sacramento, Calif., who has logged more than 1.5 million accident-free miles during his 15-year career.
Al Gerber, a driver for Con-Way Central Express, Rockford, Ill., with more than three million miles accident-free throughout his 27-year career.
Scott Harris, who works for ABF Freight System, Cohoes, N.Y. and has driven 550,000 miles of city driving without an accident during his 13-year career.
Keith Herzig, who is employed by RPS Inc. of Willington Conn., and who has driven 1.6 million miles without an accident throughout his 18 years as a trucker.
Victor A. Jarvis Sr., of M.S. Carriers, Memphis, Tenn., who has been a truck driver for 17 years and has driven more than two million miles accident-free.
Eddie E. Roberts, who drives for Safeway Inc. Landover, Md. and has completed two million accident-free miles throughout his 28 years on the road.
Joe Webster, a driver for Overnite Transportation Co., Kansas City, Kansas, with over one million miles without an accident throughout his 17-year career.
Jimmy K. Woodson, of Roadway Express, Memphis, Tenn., whose career spans 33 years and includes more than three million miles without an accident.
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