A veteran woman driver was among those honored at last week’s annual meeting of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies. A total of 16 drivers for member companies were honored for accident-free performance throughout million-plus-mile careers.
Deborah Paskman, who has been driving for Hercules Van Lines for 24 years, was recognized for compiling 1.5 million accident-free miles in the 32 years she has been on the road.
Also honored were:
Robert Murphy
9 years with Brenny Specialized
31 years, 3.5 million miles accident-free
Carl Raue Sr.
40 years as Carl Raue Trucking
44 years, 3.2 million miles accident-free
Tony Olvera
19 years with Cayenne Express
33 years, 3.5 million miles accident-free
David Fisher
7 years with Cowen Truck Line
33 years, 2 million miles accident-free
Steve Cichon
28 years with Fischer Truck and Bus Service
30 years, 3.1 million miles accident-free
Kenny Bussell
16 years with Hetzels Overland Transport
35 years, 2 million miles accident-free
Kurt Schimelpfenig
15 years with Hull Transport
45 years, 5.1 million miles accident-free
Dion Milliken
20 years with Jade Tank Lines
25 years, 2.5 million miles accident-free
Craig Searcy
16 years with K.D. On-Time
28 years, 2.4 million miles accident-free
Larry Campbell
6 years as Lawrence Campbell & Family Trucking
38 years, 4 million miles accident-free
Ron Snodie
25 years with RSR Services
20 years, 2 million miles accident-free
Jon Ullrich
3 years with Sterling Auto Carrier
35 years, 4.5 million miles accident-free
Keith Werner
17 years with Tom Gullickson
17 years, 2.3 million miles accident-free
Andy Ziemann
6 years with Triple R Trucking
13 years, 1.6 million miles accident-free
Mike Stratton
13 years with Waletich Corp.
35 years, 4 million miles accident-free