KERNERSVILLE, North Carolina - November 3, 2004 - The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) named the Roadway Express Kernersville facility a Rising STAR Worksite. The STAR program is designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health programs in the workplace. This prestigious award will be presented at the Kernersville terminal on November 19, 2004 at noon.
"We are proud of the engagement of all our employees that earned our facility a ranking as being among the leaders of the industry in safety and health initiatives. We offer our customers and community continued services of well-trained professionals at every level, who provide solutions that meet their ever-evolving needs," said Bob Price, Kernersville terminal manager.
Roadway management, labor and the NCDOL established a cooperative relationship. Management and employees agreed to operate an effective program that meets established safety and health standards. NCDOL verified that the company's program meets STAR criteria. STAR participants benefit with reduced injuries and illnesses to employees, improved employee motivation to work safely, better quality and productivity performance, reduced worker's compensation costs and recognition in the community as an employer committed to safety.
John Bronneck, executive vice president of operations for Roadway Express, stated, "Improvement in all areas of safety remains a key strategic initiative for Roadway Express. The long-term benefits of reducing injuries in the workplace and reducing occurrences of accidents on our highways are well documented. The Roadway team is committed to being a company that works safely, leads by example, educates the public and strives to be the "Safest Transportation Company in North America."
