Medline's private fleet of truck drivers, MedTrans, recently completed its third annual National Truck Rodeo, which celebrates its drivers' commitment to safety and technical abilities.
This spring, Medline hosted five regional rodeos for its drivers and their families at Medline facilities across the nation. These regional events follow more local events held earlier in the year at the company's 45 distribution centers in the United States.
The first prize winner in each of three categories at the regional levels received an award for $1,500 and had the opportunity to compete at the MedTrans National Truck Rodeo. At the National Truck Rodeo, the regional winners competed for a share of $15,000 in prize money and provided inspiration to the company's more than 2,000 drivers.
National Class A Truck Winners:
- First Prize ($2,500 Prize): Kevin English, of St. Peters, Missouri
- Second Prize ($1,500 Prize): Gerald Britt, of Olive Branch, Mississippi
- Third Prize ($1,000 Prize): Dakota Hulin, of Mount Hermon, Louisiana
National Class B Truck Winners:
- First Prize ($2,500 Prize): Phillip Alongi, of Kansas City, Missouri
- Second Prize ($1,500 Prize): Sergio Barrantes, of Middletown, Delaware
- Third Prize ($1,000 Prize): Chris Pfohl, of Zebulon, Georgia
National Parcel Truck Winners:
- First Prize ($2,500 Prize): Robert Villa Remijio, of Goodyear, Arizona
- Second Prize ($1,500 Prize): Adam Parrella, of Jeffersonville, Indiana
- Third Prize ($1,000 Prize): Joshua Rebman, of Perryville, Maryland
"Rather than contracting delivery services to third-party providers, Medline is proud to have our own team members serve our customers every day," said Jeff Brennan, vice president of transportation for Medline. "Our drivers are the visible face of Medline—present at customer facilities throughout the day, in all types of weather, without hesitation."
Brennan also highlighted the cultural impact of the company's annual National Truck Rodeo, now in its third year. "It's incredibly rewarding to see how the National Truck Rodeo has showcased our driving culture of commitment, technical expertise and safety. This work fosters friendly competition and encourages our teams to support one another in striving for continuous improvement."
