CalArk Honors Its 2007 Driver of the Year
CalArk International Inc. has announced the company's 2007 Driver of the Year as well as several other prestigious driving awards. Allen Robertson was named CalArk's 2007 Driver of the Year, and was presente
CalArk International Inc. has announced the company's 2007 Driver of the Year as well as several other prestigious driving awards. Allen Robertson was named CalArk's 2007 Driver of the Year, and was presented
with a plaque and a $2,500 bonus. The annual award is based on a number of criteria: most miles driven, no preventable accidents, best fuel mileage, best log average, no moving violations and best on-time delivery.
With more than 11 years of over-the-road experience, Robertson was previously named CalArk's Driver of the Year in 2003 and 2004, and was second runner-up in 2006. He was also named Driver of the Year by the Arkansas Trucking Association in 2002, received CalArk's award for Best Fuel Mileage in 2004 and is a member of the 2 million mile club.
Curt Cline of Little Rock was presented the 3 million mile award, and received a $5,000 bonus; Horace Hooper of Simms, Texas received the award for Best Fuel Mileage in 2007; and Joe and Mary Hester received the award for most miles driven in 2007.
CalArk is an irregular route, general commodities contract full truckload carrier serving customers in the United States, Mexico and Canada. For details, visit www.calark.com.
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