Front row, from left: Richard Sweeney, Chuck Stubbs, Kenneth Peri, Gerry Blake, Robyn Patterson, Virgil Akridge, and Curtis Smith. Back row, from left: C R England executives Dan England, Todd England, Brandon Harrison, Gene England, Dean England, and Corey England.C R England, a Salt Lake City UT-based global transportation provider, has recognized seven drivers for professional driving excellence in 2013. Six drivers were selected as the company’s Drivers of the Year and one as Trainer of the Year.
Drivers of the Year were recognized in a companywide meeting in Salt Lake City recently and were selected based on these criteria:
•Minimum of one year seniority with C R England
•Minimum of one year no chargeable accidents
•No major log violations, not above Level 1, for one year
•No CSA violations for one year
•Miles (solo/team)
•Miles-per-gallon performance
Richard Sweeney has worked on different Over the Road fleets during his 17 years with C R England. Currently assigned to the ES Dedicated fleet in Atlanta GA, he has driven more than 1,090 days accident-free and never misses reviewing corporate safety videos. He resides in Doraville GA.
Chuck Stubbs drives for the Northern California Intermodal I5 fleet. Always on time and often early for appointments, he is willing to pick up or deliver any load, no matter the time, day, or location. He is also willing to help out with “extra” tasks. Stubbs is from Elkgrove CA.
Kenneth Peri drives in Fleet EU in the Dedicated division. Not only does he face every opportunity with a positive attitude, but he also always keeps safety his main priority. He is passionate about the company’s success and maintains regular contact with his driver manager. Peri is from Desoto TX.
Gerry Blake has been with the firm for more than three years and is one of the most reliable drivers in the Fleet R6 Regional division. Always safe and on time, as a Phase 1 trainer, he consistently receives high marks from his students. Blake is a resident of Mesa AZ.
Robyn Patterson is one of two independent contractors honored by C R England, driving in Fleet B4 in the National division. Known for her positive and professional attitude, she loves running her own company as an independent contractor. Patterson is from Dutton MT.
Virgil Akridge is an independent contractor who drives in Fleet D5 in the National division and is known for his caring attitude. His students always have positive things to say about him, and he has never had a student fail upgrade. Akridge is from El Paso TX.
C R England also honored its top trainer, Curtis Smith, as 2013 Trainer of the Year based on these criteria:
•Must have been a trainer for a minimum of one year
•Must pass safety review
•No negative TAFs (training action forms) in trainer history notes for past year
Smith drives in Fleet C4 in the National division. He is a hands-on teacher, career mentor, and leader through his actions, not just words. His thorough teaching style and the long-standing relationships he has created with his apprentices are clear examples of why he is an outstanding trainer. Smith resides in Ogden UT.
Access www.crengland.com for further details.
