PHOENIX, AZ - October 3, 2003 - Manny Moreno, a professional truck driver for Roadway Express, Inc. has logged one million miles, the equivalent of circling the earth's equator 40 times without a preventable accident.
Manny, 48, is a line haul driver for the company's Phoenix facility and a member of Local 104 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In the 10 years he has been with Roadway he has never had a preventable accident.
"Congratulations to Manny for his fine accomplishment. With individual employee performance such as exists in Phoenix, 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."
Manny will be recognized for his achievement at a safety meeting to be held at the Roadway facility in Phoenix. He will also receive a plaque and jacket honoring his commitment to safety.
"We are all very proud of Manny's exemplary safety record," said Dan Aspaas, Terminal Manager for the Phoenix facility. "It's a clear indication of his engagement to making highways safer and his use of the extensive defensive driving training that Roadway provides its drivers."
Manny and his wife reside in Chandler, AZ and they have two daughters and one son. He enjoys spending time with his family.
