Central Freight Lines Inc., among the largest LTL carriers and intrastate carriers in Texas, was a recent winner in the Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA) Truck Safety Contest.
Central Freight is the winner of the Truck Safety Contest - Line Haul, in the Intercity - Over 20 Million Miles Class. TMTA bases this prestigious award on performance in the following categories: Safety Program Organization; Employee Driver/Independent Contractor Selection Procedure; Training; Supervision; Accident Investigation; Inspection & Maintenance of Equipment; and Outside Activities & General Highway Safety.
Phil Nelms, vice president of line haul at Central, said, "We are deeply honored to be recognized for our safety practices. It is an indication to our entire team that our efforts to improve our internal processes are paying off, as well as our continued emphasis of 'safety first.' "
To learn more Central Freight, call Bill Wilson, vice president of Human Resources/Risk Management, at (972) 579 4111.
Central Freight Lines' Division Wins Truck Safety Contest.
Central Freight Lines Inc., among the largest LTL carriers and intrastate carriers in Texas, was a recent winner in the Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA) Truck Safety Contest
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