East Peoria, IL — June 13, 2003 — Tom Zimmerman, a professional driver for Roadway Express, Inc. has logged 1 million miles, the equivalent of circling the earth's equator 40 times, without a preventable accident.
Zimmerman, 52, is a pickup and delivery driver for the company's East Peoria facility and a member of Local 627 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
"With individual employee performance such as exists in East Peoria, I am confident that this dedication can make our vision to become the "Safest Transportation Company in North America" a reality," stated Bob Stull, President of Roadway Express. "This success is testimony to the pride and commitment our engaged workforce has while serving our customers and working safely."
Zimmerman will be recognized for his achievement at a safety breakfast to be held at the Roadway facility in East Peoria. He will also receive a plaque and jacket honoring his commitment to safety.
"We are all very proud of Tom's exemplary safety record," said Terminal Manager for the East Peoria facility, Rob Platt. "It is a clear indication of Tom's commitment to highway safety and his use of the extensive defensive driving training that our company provides our drivers."
Zimmerman resides in Eureka, Illinois, where he enjoys spending time with his wife, Janet and son, Chad.
