OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yellow Company (NASDAQ: YELL) is happy to announce three of its long-time skilled truck drivers have been chosen as the latest members of the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) America’s Street Staff Captains. The drivers will function trucking {industry} ambassadors, touring the nation to unfold the message of protected driving, whereas educating concerning the trucking {industry}, and its many profession alternatives.
Yellow’s three successful drivers competed towards 34 different skilled drivers to fill 22 slots on the 2022-2023 Street Staff.
“America’s Street Staff Captains are one of the best of one of the best in our {industry},” stated Darrel Harris, President and Chief Working Officer of Yellow Company. “We’re proud that the ATA and its panel of judges chosen our drivers who, mixed, have practically 9 million miles of protected driving. They are going to signify our {industry} and Firm effectively.”
Richard Frazer of Rockford, IL has been knowledgeable driver for greater than three many years, 23 years with Yellow. Since he was a boy, he dreamed of getting his business driver’s license. Along with driving his common route, Frazer additionally serves as a driver coach and mentor for brand new drivers becoming a member of Yellow.
Jeff Rose of Akron, OH has been driving for 29 years, all with Yellow. Along with educating security abilities to new drivers, Rose works carefully with the Ohio State Freeway Patrol to advertise truck security.
Oklahoma Metropolis’s Mike Buck has additionally pushed professionally for greater than three many years, 19 of them with Yellow. Buck often participates within the Oklahoma State Truck Driving Championships and has received a number of honors.
Drivers competing for America’s Street Staff had been judged on their means to specific their data of the {industry}, their abilities in efficient communication about security and transportation, and their total safe-driving file. The panel of judges included trucking executives and commerce press.
“These Captains will unfold the message of freeway security throughout America. They’re leaders of their communities, function fashions of their firms, and are devoted to and passionate concerning the {industry},” stated Elisabeth Barna, ATA Government Vice President of Trade Affairs. “This new class represents all the things we try to advertise about our {industry} and its professionals, particularly as we face a driver scarcity and challenges with the provision chain.”
About Yellow Company Yellow Company has one of many largest, most complete logistics and less-than-truckload (LTL) networks in North America with native, regional, nationwide, and worldwide capabilities. By its groups of skilled service professionals, Yellow Company affords industry-leading experience in versatile provide chain options, guaranteeing prospects can ship industrial, business, and retail items with confidence. Yellow Company, headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is the holding firm for a portfolio of LTL manufacturers together with Holland, New Penn, Reddaway, and YRC Freight, in addition to the logistics firm Yellow Logistics.
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