ROSEMONT, IL - It’s a great day to be a driver for US Foods! This week, the foodservice operator announced that eight of its drivers were named to the 2019 class of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Truck Driver Hall of Fame, receiving recognition for having some of the best safety records and a strong commitment to the industry.
“At US Foods, we are committed to developing a team of highly skilled and trained drivers who are committed to putting the safety of our employees, customers, and fellow drivers first,” said Mary Zmuda, Vice President of Safety. “The drivers honored have clearly demonstrated this commitment in practice as they serve our operators each day. We are very proud of their accomplishments.”
According to a press release, the honored US Foods drivers include:
- Percy Ardion of Houston, Texas
- Phillip Bachor of Albuquerque, New Mexico
- William “Ray” Boruff of Knoxville, Tennessee
- Glenn Fisher of Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Robert “Andy” Fitzgerald of Knoxville, Tennessee
- Gaylen Giffin of Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Larry “Denver” Jiles of Atlanta, Georgia
- Roger Lusk of Lubbock, Texas
These drivers showcased fantastic safety records and a longevity of service, two necessary factors the IFDA takes into account when inducting new classes into its Hall of Fame. In addition, drivers must have at least 25 years of employment with an IFDA member company, as well as no chargeable accidents and no moving violations within the last five years.
This year’s Hall of Famers will be recognized at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference on the morning of Oct. 29, 2019, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
To see which other transportation pros have received this honor, click here.
It's no secret that finding drivers, let alone Hall of Fame-worthy drivers, is a challenge. As we previously reported, Walmart is currently working to tackle the shortage in transport labor and Bloomberg reports that it is on course to double in a decade.
So, a big congratulations to this year’s winners and the company they serve! For more produce industry wins, stay right here with AndNowUKnow.
