ERoad announces Safety Star Driver of the Year Awards

ERoad announces Safety Star Driver of the Year Awards

Transportation technology services company ERoad announced the winner and finalists of the company’s annual “Safety Star – Driver of the Year” awards program. Steve Webb of Oregon-based Bowman Trucking, was announced as this year’s winner after being described as honest, hardworking and a mentor to other drivers by his manager. 

Other finalists included Jason Buechler of Warren Transport, Ray Mitchell of Plumley Contracting, Doug Harrell of Warren Transport, and Jeff Miller of RJ Thompson Trucking. All the finalists were nominated by their employers for their dedication to safety on and off of the roads.

Transportation technology services company ERoad announced the winner and finalists of the company’s annual “Safety Star – Driver of the Year” awards program. Now in its third year, Safety Star honors drivers who go above and beyond to serve the trucking community and put safety first. The winner and ERoad Safety Star is a driver who epitomizes safety on the road –  not only for themselves, but also for their fleet and the general public.

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