Copley, Ohio - Don Robinson, a professional driver for Roadway, has achieved the elite status of driving 3 million miles without a preventable accident.
Robinson, 55, has been with Roadway for 27 years, all of which he has been based at the Copley, OH facility. He is a member of Teamsters Local 24.
"We are all proud of Don's outstanding achievement. He exemplifies the engagement and pride essential to make our highways safe while meeting our customers' needs," said Terry Gilbert, president of Roadway. "He is truly a leader in the industry."
Robinson will be recognized for his achievement upon his arrival to the Roadway terminal in Copley on March 14th where he will receive an award honoring his dedication to safety.
"Don's commitment to safety is evident by this great accomplishment. At Roadway safety is a priority, and he embraces that priority, going the extra mile to assure his safety and that of others while on the road every day. We congratulate Don and look forward to his 3 million safe miles achievement," said Service Team Manager for the Copley facility, Alex Forrest.
Don drives between the Roadway Copley facility and the Nashville, TN facility six days a week. He resides in Green, OH with his wife Sue. They have five children and one granddaughter.
Roadway, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods. Roadway offers a variety of innovative services to meet customer needs, including Time-Critical™, Time-Advantage™, Exhibit Transportation and the patented Sealed Divider™ Service. Roadway provides seamless transportation between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Global logistics solutions for import and export shipping are provided in conjunction with Meridian IQ, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. Service within Canada is provided by Reimer Express, a Roadway subsidiary. Roadway is a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest transportation services providers in the world. The enterprise provides global transportation services, transportation management solutions and logistics management. The portfolio of brands represents a comprehensive array of services for the shipment of industrial, commercial and retail goods domestically and internationally. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, YRC Worldwide employs approximately 66,000 people.
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