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-- WITH PHOTO -- TO BUSINESS, AND TRANSPORTATION EDITORS:
C.R. England Names 2013 Drivers and Trainer of the Year
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- C.R. England, a Salt
Lake City-based global transportation provider, has recognized seven
drivers for professional driving excellence. Six drivers were
selected as C.R. England Drivers of the Year and one as C.R. England
Trainer of the Year.
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"We are pleased to acknowledge these drivers as examples of excellence
in our industry," said Brandon Harrison, Chief Operating Officer. "We
honor them as outstanding transportation professionals who reflect the
best among our more than 6,500 drivers nationwide. Each is a true
professional working daily to safely deliver their loads on time to
our customers."
2013 Drivers of the Year were recognized in a companywide meeting in
Salt Lake City on February 20, 2014 and were selected based on the
following criteria:
-- Minimum of one year seniority with C.R. England
-- Minimum of one year no chargeable accidents
-- No major log violations, not above Level 1, for one year
-- No CSA violations for one year
-- Miles (solo/team)
-- Miles per Gallon performance
Richard Sweeney has worked on different Over the Road fleets during
his 17 years with C.R. England. He is currently assigned to the ES
Dedicated fleet in Atlanta, GA. He exemplifies a positive attitude
and ensures each load is delivered correctly with safety as his
primary objective. He has driven over 1,090 days accident-free and
never misses reviewing corporate safety videos. Richard has
developed a superb working relationship with customers and exhibits
outstanding professionalism. Sweeney makes his home in Doraville, GA.
Chuck Stubbs is the consummate professional, driving in the Northern
California Intermodal I5 fleet. He is always on time and is often
early for appointments. He is willing to pick up or deliver any load,
no matter the time, day or location. He is also willing to help
out with "extra" tasks that may not always be required. Stubbs is
from Elkgrove, CA.
Kenneth Peri drives in Fleet EU in the Dedicated division. He is well
liked because he has a very outgoing personality. Not only does he
face every opportunity with a positive attitude but he always ensures
that he keeps safety his main priority. He is passionate about the
role he plays in the company's success and maintains regular contact
with his driver manager. Peri is from Desoto, TX.
Gerry Blake has been with C.R. England for over three years and is one
of the most reliable drivers in the Fleet R6 Regional division. He's
always safe and on time. As a Phase 1 Trainer, he consistently
receives high marks from his students. Almost all of his students
have commented on what a great Trainer he is, and how much he has
helped each of them with advancing their careers. Blake is a resident
of Mesa, AZ.
Robyn Patterson is one of two Independent Contractors honored by C.R.
England, driving in Fleet B4 in the National division. Robyn is
known for her positive and professional attitude. She loves running
her own company as an Independent Contractor. Patterson is from
Dutton, MT.
Virgil Akridge is an Independent Contractor who drives in Fleet D5 in
the National division and is known for his caring attitude. His
students always have positive things to say about him and he has never
had a student fail upgrade. Akridge is from El Paso, TX.
C.R. England also honored their top trainer, Curtis Smith, on February
20. The C.R. England 2013 Trainer of the Year was selected based on
the following criteria:
-- Must have been a Trainer for a minimum of one year
-- Must pass safety review
-- No negative TAFs (training action forms) in trainer history notes
for past year
Curtis Smith earned the title of Trainer of the Year because of his
daily professionalism. Smith drives in Fleet C4 in the National
division. He truly epitomizes the word Trainer; he is a hands-on
teacher, career mentor and true leader through his actions not just
words. For the last year and a half he has brought a passion and
desire to help others succeed that few are ever able to achieve. His
thorough teaching style and the long-standing relationships he has
created with his apprentices are clear examples of why Smith is an
outstanding trainer. Smith makes his home in Ogden, UT.
About C.R. England Founded in 1920, C.R. England, Inc. corporate
headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah and is one of North
America's largest transportation companies and the world's largest
temperature-controlled carrier. C.R. England services include
National, Mexico and Regional Truckload service in addition to
Dedicated and Intermodal services. Visit www.crengland.com.
SOURCE C.R. England, Inc.
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/CONTACT: David Allred, C.R. England, Inc., 801.974.3880, david.allred@crengland.com
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