Saia Inc.recently announced that nearly 8,000. dockworkers, mechanics, city drivers, and line drivers were recently recognized for achieving a major safety milestone, reflecting the company’s steadfast dedication to fostering a safe and responsible work
Saia honored over 5,500 city and line drivers with a Safe Drive Award, recognizing a remarkable total of nearly 40,000 years of accident-free driving. Drivers were celebrated for reaching critical safety milestones ranging from one to more than 40 years without a preventable accident.
This year, six drivers were recognized for achieving 40 or more years of safe driving, an exceptional accomplishment within the transportation industry:
They include
- Dallas, Texas Line Driver Jack Ikey
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi Line Driver Frank Lee III
- Jacksonville, Florida Line Driver Charles Layman
- New Orleans, Louisiana City Driver Joseph Dominguez, Jr.
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Line Driver Michael Shumake
- Las Vegas, Nevada Line Driver Roy Coleman
Nearly 2,400 dockworkers and mechanics were presented with a Safe Work Award this year, collectively contributing over 15,000 years of injury-free service. These awards recognize employees who consistently demonstrate operational excellence and prioritize safety protocols in every aspect of their work. Saia honored individuals across a range of service milestones, including three employees who have achieved more than 40 years of safe work without a recordable incident.
Standout recipients included:
- Houma, Louisiana Lead Dockworker Harold Castell, Jr.
- Lafayette, Louisiana Lead Mechanic Lawrence Benoit
- New Orleans, Louisiana Mechanic Darryl Gay
Across the company, over 70% of Saia drivers and a significant percentage of dockworkers and mechanics were recognized.
"Since June is ‘National Safety Month,’ this is the perfect opportunity to recognize how important safety is at Saia and across our industry," said Vice President of Safety Steve Greenhill. "The awards we present honor the commitment our employees make every day to protect themselves, their coworkers, and the communities we serve. Their achievements underscore our longstanding emphasis on training, accountability, and continuous improvement."
