More Than 150 Elite Drivers Recognized during PGT Trucking’s Annual Celebration
Aliquippa, PA… PGT Trucking, Inc., an asset-based carrier offering flatbed, dedicated, international, project cargo and specialized shipping solutions, recognized 48 Million Mile Drivers, 102 Safe Drivers, and 22 Premier Professional Drivers during their annual awards celebration in May. Through their professionalism, dedication and integrity, these drivers are unmatched across the PGT fleet.
“When I started PGT 44 years ago, I knew that I needed a team of good people to help build my business, something that remains true to this day,” stated Pat Gallagher, PGT Trucking Founder and CEO. “PGT’s Million Mile and Safe Drivers are the very best at our company, and I am honored and blessed to have them on our side.”
This year, PGT held a virtual event through social media, highlighting the individual award presentations made throughout the company. To view a full recap of the campaign, visit: https://www.pgttrucking.com/2024-million-mile-and-safe-driver-celebration/
PGT’s Million Mile Drivers have driven more than one million miles without a safety incident, a true testament of their commitment to safety and performance. PGT’s Safe Drivers have driven for more than five years at the company without a safety incident, being recognized for their safety mindset as they work toward the million mile goal. PGT’s Premier Professionals are members of an elite fleet of company drivers who maintain superior performance and safety standards at all times.
The top award winners include Zachary Springer, recipient of the Bill Wright Award for Team Player of the Year; Ryan Drozynski, recipient of the David Levin Award for Company Driver of the Year; Sam Thompson-Graves, Safety Professional of the Year; Terrence Fitzgerald, recipient of the Harry “Buster” Barnes Award for Independent Contractor of the Year; Clay Jones, recipient of the Hobert Hill Award for Agent of the Year; Jarrod Waugh, Certified PRO Trainer of the Year; Cameron Foutch, Terminal Manager of the Year; Christian McCon, Rookie Driver of the Year; Doug Halulko, PGT MVP of the Year; Michael Carreon, recipient of the Terry “Kuz” Kusniar Award for Premier Professional Driver of the Year; and Laurence Cox, recipient of the President’s Award.
PGT also inducted five new Million Mile Drivers: Timothy Austen, Donald Cunningham, Jr., Raul Delgado, Robert Tudor, and Andrew Utz.
“Our Proud Professionals continually impress me with their hard work, dedication and safe driving, evident by the number of Million Mile and Safe Drivers we recognized this year,” stated Gregg Troian, PGT Trucking President. “PGT would not be successful without the contributions from these distinguished individuals, and I congratulate them on this tremendous achievement.”
PGT Trucking, Inc. is an asset-based carrier offering flatbed, dedicated, international, project cargo and specialized shipping solutions, building the Future of Flatbed®. PGT is recognized as a 2023-2025 Best Fleets to Drive For® and TCA Elite Fleet certified. At PGT, “Safety is Everyone’s Job – All the Time.” www.pgttrucking.com
2024 PGT Trucking Honors Safe Drivers
New Million Mile Drivers: Timothy Austen, Donald Cunningham Jr, Raul Delgado, Robert Tudor, Andrew Utz
Over One Million Miles Driven: Keith Ackerman, Raymundo Barboza, Mark Barr, Ralph Benson, David Bilbo, Terry Blankenship, Bobby Burlile, Stephen Corfee, Timothy Cubbon, Lawrence Dworek Jr, James Gallatin, Kevin Gaut, Baron Gochenour, Gary Hall, James Harr Jr, Tim Hearn, Clifford Heaton, Gerald Henry, John Jenkins, Eric Kirkland, Gary Littlepage Jr, Jerry Mathes, Ken McKinney, Frankie Medina Sr, David Moore, Javier Pulido, William Redding, Marcelino Rivera Jr, Anthony Sheehan, Michael Silvis, Daniel Sullivan, Ross Tindall, Earle Williams
Over Two Million Miles Driven: Clifford Bobia, Patrick Foley, Rodney Freeman, David Gross, Kenneth Montgomery
Over Three Million Miles Driven: Ricky Franklin, Randy Kelly
Over Four Million Miles Driven: William Dickerson, Glenn Gray, James Haas
Five Years/1st Year Safe Driver: David Brainard, Byron Bullers Jr, Gary Davis, Troy Davis, Heath Dyer, Terrence Fitzgerald, Robert Gamble, Jose Luis Gonzalez Medina, Thomas Hutchinson II, Cris Lewis, Ralph Metz Jr, Carl Patterson Jr, Jose Luis Araujo Ribeiro, Luis Rivera-Irizarry, Jonathan Tipton, Jacek Zalewski
Six Years: Adrian Alvarado Mireles, Bobby Arnold, Charles Booth, Billy Bowden, Matthew Cowger, Steven Deberry, Robert Granack, Robert Graves, James Hamilton, Mark Koszowski, Jeremy Reitmeyer, Alberto Rivero Diaz, Jason Robinson, Cesar Ruiz, Stracey Smith, Jesus Valdez, Larry Ware Jr, Bogdan Yakimiv
Seven Years: Wendell Beatty, Jabari Charley, Curtis Hollins Jr, David Kerr, Seth Lockwood, Darrell Roberson, Dustin Show, James Steeves, William Thomas Iii, Donte Wilson
Eight Years: Dwayne Braxton, William Eicher, Gerald Gilliam, Clarence Hall Jr, Oscar Martinez, Mansur Miah, David Miller, Marcos Morales-Sanchez, Thomas Streater, Henry Tait, Dawayne Turley
Nine Years: Almir Basic, Colin Bivens, Christopher Chupp, Jozef Jasielec, Terry Keyes, Kent Miller, David Ponchak, Azrudin Sukanovic, Lucio Tolayo, Jessie Willis,
Ten Years: Paul Brown, Michael Bukovac, Michael Carreon, Christian Garcia, Anthony Giles, Suvad Livadic, Tamara Morran, Frank Nathanson, Jarrod Waugh
Eleven Years: George Bowling, Mirko Culic, Russell James, Mirsad Okanovic, Juan Velasquez,
Twelve Years: Chad Boettner, Daniel Broadwater, Ricky Cardwell, Johnny Claros, Kevin Graves, Thermon Phillips Iii, Michael Rainier, Richard Sherrick
Thirteen Years: Oral Jones, Steven Michener, Alan Skroski, Kevin Sykes, Ruben Villatoro, Michael Williams, Haddis Yemaneab
Fourteen Years: Enes Alagic, Richard Bailey, Russell Boggs, George Braun, Michael Vevers
Seventeen Years: George Smith
Award Winners
Zachary Springer, recipient of the Bill Wright Award for Team Player of the Year
Ryan Drozynski, recipient of the David Levin Award for Company Driver of the Year
Sam Thompson-Graves, Safety Professional of the Year
Terrence Fitzgerald, recipient of the Harry “Buster” Barnes Award for Independent Contractor of the Year
Clay Jones, recipient of the Hobert Hill Award for Agent of the Year
Jarrod Waugh, Certified PRO Trainer of the Year
Cameron Foutch, Terminal Manager of the Year
Christian McCon, Rookie Driver of the Year
Doug Halulko, PGT MVP of the Year
Michael Carreon, recipient of the Terry “Kuz” Kusniar Award for Premier Professional Driver of the Year
Laurence Cox, recipient of the President’s Award