The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) recognized seven executives for contributions to the private fleet community with Private Fleet Professional Leadership Awards. Named Private Fleet Executive of the Year was Gary Palmer, senior director of transportation for the True Value Co.
The Fleet Safety Professional of the Year was awarded to Carol Heinowski, Private Fleet Manager for Meijer Logistics LLC. Mari Roberts, CTP, Director of Transportation Network Optimization for Frito-Lay Inc., was named Private Fleet Member of the Year. This year’s Allied Member of the Year award went to PACCAR Leasing Co. (PacLease)
Additionally, Erle Bergstrom, CTP, transportation/fleet manager for Orscheln Farm & Home, received the Membership Development Award. The newest NPTC award, the C.H. Robinson Worldwide Excellence in Backhauling Award, went to Sealy Inc. Accepting the award on behalf of Sealy was Terry Smith, corporate director of logistics.