Central Hauling Co. has named Lonnie Norman as its 2007 Driver of the Year. This honor is awarded based on driver performance in safety and on-time delivery.
Norman has been a professional driver for more than 13 years,
and spent the last four driving for Central Hauling. He has 700,000 safe miles and 100 percent on-time deliveries for 2005 through 2007.
Ronnie Pinson was first runner-up for the honor. Ronnie has been a professional driver for more than seven years, and spent the last four driving for Central Hauling. He has 1 million safe miles and 100 percent on time deliveries for 2004 through 2007.
Glen Myers was second runner-up. He has been a professional driver for more than 14 years and also served in the army for 14 years. He has 500,000 safe miles and 100 percent on time deliveries for 2007.
Central Hauling Co., a full truckload carrier serving the 48 contiguous states, Canada and Mexico, is 100 percent owner operator-driven. To learn more about Central Hauling Co., call 888-422-5275 or visit www.centralhauling.com.
Central Hauling Names its 2007 Driver of the Year
Central Hauling Co. has named Lonnie Norman as its 2007 Driver of the Year. This honor is awarded based on driver performance in safety and on-time delivery. Norman has been a professional driver for more than 13 years,
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