CPC Logistics, which provides permanent and temporary Class A CDL truck driver and warehouse logistics services, recognized 18 of its Hall of Fame and All-Star Drivers from across the United States and Canada at the inaugural Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race June 4-5 at the World Wide Technology Raceway.
The All-Star Drivers were
Donald Hill, Edwardsville, Illinois
James Bloodworth, Sweetwater, Texas
Paul Jankowsky, Mehoopany, Pennsylvania
Patrick Miehle, Carol Stream, Illinois
Cornell Richardson, Albany, Georgia
Les Lasenby, Jacksonville, Florida
Wayne Smith, Kinston, North Carolina
Glen Manning, Davenport, Iowa
David Nunn, Sharonville, Ohio
Stuart Shuck, Davenport, Iowa
Jeffrey Venhaus, Torrance, California
Chris Trice, Lebanon, Tennessee
Drivers of the Year included:
Kent Alexander, Tabor, Iowa
Nicky Kelly, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Adrian Madrigal, Moreno Valley, California
Guillermo Luevano, Perris, California
Stuart Shuck, Davenport, Iowa
Jeffrey Venhaus, Torrance, California
Chris Trice, Lebanon, Tennessee
Hall of Fame Drivers were:
Randy Packham, Grimsby, Ontario
Steve Smith, Regina, Saskatchewan
CPC hosted a reception at PBR St. Louis in Ballpark Village where each driver was recognized for their achievements during a ceremony led by CPC President Butch Wallis, CPC Managing Director Duane Trower, and CPC Vice President of Operations and Safety Daniel Most.
On June 5, before the sold-out race started, the drivers drove two laps in their semi-tractor trailers around World Wide Technology Raceway’s oval. During their laps, an announcer read each driver’s name and accomplishments while his picture was broadcast on the jumbotron. After their laps, they were able to enjoy the CPC VIP tent and performances from artists such as Jimmie Allen and Cole Swindell.
“In the past, we have sent drivers who were being recognized by the National Private Truck Council to an annual conference, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to take them to those locations in 2020 and 2021,” said Wallis. “This ‘Driver Salute’ event was a special way for all of us at CPC to thank those dedicated drivers for their hard work.”
