Five Good Things: Meaningful commitments

Schneider recognizes 220 drivers for safety milestones

Schneider National (No. 7 on the FleetOwner 500: For-Hire) celebrates 220 drivers for achieving safety milestones.

The carrier travels over 9 million freight miles every day. The company achieved an all-time low reportable accident frequency in 2024, thanks to its drivers’ commitment to safety.

This year, Schneider recognized the following drivers for outstanding safety contributions:

• 98 drivers received the Consecutive Safe Driving Award, celebrating 10 or more consecutive years without a preventable accident or significant lost-time injury.
• 92 drivers earned the Million Mile Award for transporting freight over 1 million miles accident-free.
• Five drivers reached the incredible milestone of 4 million safe miles.
• Greg Swift became the third driver in Schneider history to reach 5 million safe miles.
• 30 drivers were inducted into the Haul of Fame on June 12, honoring those with 3 million safe driving miles or 20 consecutive years of accident-free driving.

“These achievements represent more than just milestones—they highlight the strong commitment of Schneider drivers who continually set the standard for safety in our industry,” Mark Rourke, Schneider president and CEO, said. “Their professionalism and focus on safe operations, every mile and every day for decades, are what truly set them apart.”

Bison Transport sponsors community art

Carrier Bison Transport sponsored a public art exhibit in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, called Bison on the Boulevard.

“Drawing inspiration from the protective and communal nature of bison, who instinctively shield and support their young, this installation aligns perfectly with Toba Centre’s mission: to provide coordinated and compassionate care for children and youth impacted by abuse,” Bison Transport said.

The exhibit, launched by the Toba Center for Children and Youth, featured nearly 30 bison along a Winnipeg roadway, each decorated by local artists and supported by sponsors. Bison Transport is the named supporter behind the bison design “Soaring Resilience” by Brian Hahlweg.

The installation raises awareness of child abuse and the work of the Toba Center in response to it.

TCA names 2025 Safety Professional of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association awarded Nussbaum Transportation’s Chief Administrative Officer, Jeremy Stickling, with the 2025 TCA Safety Professional of the Year Award recognition. The announcement was made during TCA’s 44th Annual Safety and Security Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.

The honor is bestowed annually upon a trucking industry professional whose actions and achievements made a profound contribution to enhancing safety on North America’s highways.

Jeremy began his career at Nussbaum Transportation in 2007, initially working in accounting before transitioning into HR and safety as the company prepared for a leadership change. By 2013, he was promoted to HR and safety manager and now serves as chief administrative officer, overseeing HR, safety, and accounting. With nearly 15 years of experience in trucking safety, Jeremy has led multiple programs that have improved driver performance, reduced CSA scores, and contributed to Nussbaum earning the 2024 TCA Grand Prize for Fleet Safety.

“Jeremy has built many of the safety programs in existence at Nussbaum today and advocated for the technology and ongoing training that assists in the success of our programs,” Brent Nussbaum, CEO of Nussbaum Transportation, said. “He’s worked tirelessly to build a culture of safety that protects and builds on the heritage of an 80-year-old employee-owned business. We’re very proud of Jeremy. He is very worthy of this award.”

Hyundai team donates over $24,000 to food bank

Team members of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama donated $14,209 of their personal funds to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank through HMMA’s annual food drive. HMMA made an additional $10,000 corporate donation to the food bank, bringing the total donation to $24,209.

“HMMA has a culture of generosity inspired by our 4,200 team members,” said Mark Rader, HMMA president and CEO. “This donation, over half of which comes from the pockets and hearts of our team members, is more than just a number—it’s groceries on shelves, meals on tables, and hope to those who worry today that they won’t be able to eat tomorrow. Their deep sense of community doesn’t just inspire us, it defines us.”

According to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank, each dollar donated can provide five meals to Alabamians in need. That would mean HMMA’s donations could equate to more than 121,000 meals for those experiencing hunger and food insecurity in the River Region and beyond.

Lowe’s reveals community renovation projects

Lowe’s revealed its Hometowns projects for 2025: 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations that the company said will revitalize nonprofit and community spaces. The projects are part of the company’s Hometowns program.

The Hometowns program is in its fourth year; it is part of a five-year, $100 million commitment to restoring millions of square feet of community space.

With help from Lowe's red vest associates, Lowe's said its Hometowns projects will expand kitchen and serving capacity for food pantries, restore dignity to well-used transitional housing facilities, revitalize parks and gardens for neighbors to safely gather, and build restorative spaces for first responders to rest between calls.

In addition, Lowe's volunteers will tackle more than 1,700 associate-selected community improvement projects, helping revitalize hometowns across the country.

"At Lowe's, we believe we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the places we all call home," Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO, said. "Lowe's Hometowns is a true demonstration of how Lowe's red vest associates across the country show up and help. Working alongside nonprofit partners, each project delivers real, life-changing impact to the communities we serve."