Transport America recently received the Platinum Award from Great West Insurance, which recognized Transport America for its low accident frequency rate per million miles of operation.
The 2002 Fleet Safety Award’s Program through Great West Insurance honored not only the thousands of professional truckers at Transport America, but the entire organization.
Christopher Licht, vice president of Safety and Risk Management for the company, said, "Transport America has an excellent safety record. We strive to continue to provide the best equipment and support to our drivers."
Operating more than 1,800 units, the Eagan, Minn.-based carrier services markets coast-to-coast.
To learn more about Transport America, call (800) 447-1211 or visit www.transportamerica.com .
Transport America Gets Safety Platinum Award
Transport America recently received the Platinum Award from Great West Insurance, which recognized Transport America for its low accident frequency rate per million miles of operation.
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