Transport America names July, August Drivers of the Month

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Transport America recently announced its July and August Drivers of the Month for 2007. Each driver is recognized for his or her outstanding service to Transport America and the company’s customers.

Professional company drivers selected for July were Troy Kasprowicz, 2006 Driver of the Year who has been with Transport America for eight years; Michael Brown, with the company for 10 years; and Marcie Hamlett, with the company for 17 years.

Professional contractors honored for July were Justice Bilson, who has been with Transport America for nine years; Nancy Woodward, with the company for five years; and Paul Kelley, with the company for one and one-half years.

Professional company drivers selected for August were Daren Conaway, who has been with Transport America for two years and previously was chosen Driver of the Month for May 2006; Michael Nye, with the company for one and one-half years; and Warren Hodges, with the company for 10 months.

Professional contractors honored for August were Leonard Sanger, who has been with Transport America for 10 years; Donald Freude, with the company for four years; and Paul Kelley, with the company for one and one-half years.

“Each of these drivers should be extremely proud of such a significant achievement,” says Barry Mundt, the company’s director of fleet operations. “Professional drivers and contractors recognized for Driver of the Month are always among the best in the industry. These two months are not any different.”

Fleet managers nominate drivers each month for this honor; the selection criteria include on-time customer service, safety and working percentage. Each driver will be presented his award in a formal presentation at Transport America headquarters in Eagan, Minn.