TCA rewards companies and truckers for excellence in safety

At the Truckload Carriers Association's Annual Awards Banquet, the TCA announced the grand prize winners of its National Fleet Safety Awards, which were Rocha Transportation of Ceres, California, and Bison Transport of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Rocha Transportation won the award for truckload companies in the small carrier division and Bison Transport won in the large carrier division. These awards showcase each company's excellence in truck driving safety.

"Each year, the trucking industry makes great strides toward improving its safety record. It takes companies who are dedicated to trying new technologies and implementing the latest safety strategies - like these grand prize winners - to make that happen," said Chris Burruss, president of the TCA.

At the recent awards banquet, Larry Severson of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, of Dart Transit Company, was named 2011 owner-operator of the year by the TCA and Randall-Reilly.

Severson was given the award due to his truck driving ability, demonstrating safe driving tactics on public highways. Drivers like Severson give truckers a better public image among North Americans, the TCA noted.

TCA rewards companies and truckers for excellence in safety

Thursday, March 8th, 2012