This dedication to safety helps keep not only truck drivers safe, but also other motorists and pedestrians, Stone said. All ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ drivers receive year-round training and instruction to keep their driving skills sharp. Many participate in the training course βthe leading provider of collision avoidance driver training in the country β and take true pride in accident- and injury-free driving records.
Marty Vailes, a senior operations manager at ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½, says his crew of drivers in Michigan embodies ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½βs safety ideals. His team hauls high-security vehicles year-round and is approaching two years of accident-free and injury-free work.
βMy team, just like every other at ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½, takes a lot of pride in what they do,β explained Vailes. βThey work with each other, help each other, and remain in constant contact with their other teammates and their customers.β
It is this communication that Vailes feels is one of the keys to remaining safe while working in high-stress situations.
βDrivers at ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ do more than just drive. They perform in some difficult weather conditions,β Vailes said. βΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ does a great deal to make sure that the team has the tools they need to communicate and get from point A to point B without incident.β
ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ is acknowledging safe drivers like Vailesβ team throughout National Truck Driver Appreciation Week from Sept. 13 to Sept. 19. Sponsored by the , this week is planned to bring awareness to Americaβs 3.4 million professional truck drivers.
If you would like to drive for a company that makes safety a priority, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ is currently hiring across the United States.
By Tony Kozuch
Throughout the year, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½βs professional truck drivers spend thousands of hours on the road traveling millions of miles. While the scenery may change, one thing remains constant for drivers: their dedication to safety.