Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America recently announced its May and June Drivers of the Month for 2007. Each driver is recognized for his outstanding service to Transport America and the company's customers.
Professional company drivers selected for the month of May were Adolph "Mark" Brinkman, who has been with Transport America for six months; Jerry Hearod, with the company for six years; and Martin Sankey, with Transport America for five years.
Professional contractors honored for the month of May were James Goodenough, who has been with Transport America for nine months; Prince Sebie, receiving this award for the third time in his eight years with the company; and James "Roger" Shepler, with Transport America for six years.
Professional company drivers for June were Tim Bauer, who has been with Transport America for one year; driver instructor Greg Payne, who has been with Transport America for 11 years and recently won1st place in the Minnesota Driving Championships to advance to the national competition in August; and Ricky McFadden, with the company for seven months.
Professional contractors honored for June were Bernard McLellon, who has been with Transport America for eleven years; Edward Eason, with the company for nine years; and Shawn Crickmore, with the company for six months.
In operation since 1984, Transport America provides a variety of truckload freight carriage and logistics services. For more information, call (866) 804-9222 or visit www.transporrtamerica.com.
Transport America Recognizes Top Drivers
Minnesota-based truckload carrier Transport America recently announced its May and June Drivers of the Month for 2007. Each driver is recognized for his outstanding service to Transport America and the company's customers.
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