Thirteen New Penn Drivers Recognized for One Million Accident-Free Miles
LEBANON, Pa.--March 25, 2002--New Penn Motor Express, Inc., a subsidiary of Roadway Corporation, recently recognized 13 employees who reached a career safety milestone during 2001 of driving one million miles without a preventable accident.The drivers were recognized at a series of safety meetings held throughout the company and hosted by senior management. Their accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as many of the miles were driven in congested metropolitan areas of the Northeast.
New Penn has a total of 70 active employees who have driven at least one million accident-free miles. The following employees have driven at least two million miles without a preventable accident; Paul Cosner, Scranton, PA; Barry Duncker, Camp Hill, PA and Leroy Strauss, Lancaster, PA.
New Penn President, Stephen O'Kane stated, "We are proud to recognize the safety achievements of New Penn employees. The safety of our employees and fellow motorists is a top priority at New Penn. Our professional drivers have established an outstanding safety record that contributes to the superior reliability of our service."
The following New Penn drivers achieved one million accident-free miles during 2001.
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Hometown City/ New Penn Years of
Name State Terminal Service
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ELMER P. BATES TURNERSVILLE, NJ CINNAMINSON 16
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THOMAS B. CARTER GLENDALE, RI PROVIDENCE 11
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BRIAN P. CLEARY PEPPERELL, MA BILLERICA 15
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RALPH A. DESANTO ICKESBURG, PA CAMP HILL 12
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ERNEST W. EATON ELLICOTT CITY, MD BALTIMORE 18
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RICHARD G. FARLEY JERSEY CITY, NJ SOUTH KEARNY 14
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MICHAEL FURINO ATCO, NJ TRENTON 10
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TIMOTHY PORUZNICK PLYMOUTH, CT SPRINGFIELD 14
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ERNEST R. ROST LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ TRENTON 15
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KENNETH R. RUCH, JR. NORTHUMBERLAND, PA MILTON 36
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THOMAS A. TUCKER BALTIMORE, MD BALTIMORE 16
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PHILIP P. VAUGHN HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA ALTOONA 11
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JACK C. WOLFE ENOLA, PA CAMP HILL 16
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Roadway Corporation's principal operating subsidiaries include: Roadway Express, a leading ISO 9002-certified transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods in the two- to five-day regional and long-haul markets. Roadway Express provides seamless service between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico including export services to 66 countries.
New Penn Motor Express, a regional, next-day ground less-than-truckload carrier of general commodities serving twelve states in the Northeastern United States, Quebec, Canada and Puerto Rico, with links to the Midwest and Southeast United States and Ontario, Canada.
And, Arnold Transportation Services, an irregular route, dedicated truckload carrier serving short-haul markets in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Southwest regions of the U.S. For additional information, contact the Company at www.roadwaycorp.com.