Wausau, WI - October 6, 2003 - Thomas Houg, a professional driver for Roadway Express, Inc., has logged one million miles, the equivalent of circling the earth's equator 40 times, without a preventable accident.
Houg, 45, is a pickup and delivery driver for the company's Wausau facility and a member of Local 662 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In the 16 years he has been with Roadway he has never had a preventable accident.
"We congratulate Tom for his outstanding accomplishment," stated Roadway Express President, Bob Stull. "He is a fine example of the caliber of our engaged employees, who are committed to safety and providing customers quality service."
Houg will be recognized for his achievement at a safety breakfast to be held at the Wausau facility. He will also receive a plaque and jacket honoring his dedication to safety.
"Tom has demonstrated total commitment to the Roadway safety process. North central Wisconsin experiences a wide range of weather, including severe winters, which makes this achievement even more special," stated Gene Markowski, Wausau Terminal Manager. "Congratulations to Tom from the Wausau team. We wish him the best as he heads toward his second million miles."
Houg and his wife, Karrie, reside in Rhinelander, WI. He is an avid outdoorsman, who enjoys hunting and fishing twelve months a year.
