Vista, CA--February 26, 2004--Paul Ingles, a professional driver for Roadway Express, Inc., has reached a milestone of driving one million miles without a preventable accident.
Ingles, 50, has worked for Roadway for 19 years accident free. He is a pickup and delivery driver domiciled at the company's Vista facility and a member of Local 542 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
"Safety has always been a core value for Roadway. Paul's strong commitment to be engaged in serving our customers and working safely demonstrate the pride he has in his work and his company," stated President of Roadway Express, Bob Stull. "He joins an elite group of Roadway drivers, who exemplify the professionalism and skills it takes to be a fine example and influence throughout the industry."
Ingles was recognized at a safety dinner recently, where he received a plaque and a jacket commemorating his achievement.
"We are extremely proud of Paul's accomplishment," said Vista Terminal Manager, Chris Berteaux. "It is a clear indication of his commitment to highway safety and his use of the extensive defensive driving training that our company provides our drivers. He always puts safety first."
Ingles and his wife, Karen, reside in Carlsbad, CA with their two daughters. He is active as a coach of youth soccer and enjoys fishing.
Yellow Roadway Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company and one of the largest transportation service providers in the world. Through its subsidiaries including Yellow Transportation, Roadway Express, New Penn, Reimer Express, Meridian IQ and Yellow Technologies, Yellow Roadway offers its customers a wide range of asset and non-asset-based transportation services integrated by technology. The Yellow Roadway portfolio of brands provides a comprehensive array of services for the shipment of industrial, commercial and retail goods domestically and internationally. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Yellow Roadway Corporation employs approximately 50,000 people.
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Chris Berteaux
Terminal Manager
(760) 597-7026
Carol A. Schneider
Media Relations
(330) 643-6608
