Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America announces its December 2006 Drivers of the Month. These drivers are recognized for their outstanding service to Transport America and its customers during the month of December.
Professional drivers are Gail Daugherty, a professional driver instructor with 26 years of driving experience, who has been with Transport America for nine months; Jerry Nelson, with Transport America for eight months; and Jeffrey Atwell, with Transport America for seven years.
Professional contractors are Alan Leitzen, with Transport America for 11 years; Emanuel Owusu, with Transport America for 14 months; and Gery Schonhart, with Transport America for more than 25 years.
In operation since 1984, Transport America provides a variety of truckload freight carriage and logistics services. Its team of dedicated professionals, supported by advanced technology and information systems, provides time-definite and other responsive services to customers in the United States and Canada.
For more information, call (866) 804-9222 or visit www.transportamerica.com.
Transport America Honors Drivers of the Month
Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America announces its December 2006 Drivers of the Month. These drivers are recognized for their outstanding service to Transport America and its customers during the month of December.
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