The selected drivers will become Road Team Captains, reserving a few days of their monthly driving time to attend official meetings, media conferences, meet with the automotive public and talk with students, all in the effort to show the trucking industry’s commitment to transport safety.The Captains are re-elected every two years.
"For over two decades, the America's Road Team has represented the dedication of America's 3.4 million professional truck drivers," said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. "By nominating drivers for the Road Team selection process, trucking companies are helping to spread the industry's message of safety, essentiality and professionalism. I look forward to this year's submissions and the great work those selected will accomplish."
This project started in 1986 - America’s Road Team Captains have spoken to millions of people about the importance of road safety since then.
"The trucking industry remains absolutely essential to the United States and its citizens, yet this is not always recognized by the public and government officials," said Scott Kress, senior vice president -- sales & marketing, Volvo Trucks North America.
"The captains of America's Road Team, with millions of miles of accident-free driving, are one of the most effective means the industry has to communicate that important information in a down-to-earth way. That is why the best, safest and most dedicated drivers are needed to form the next America's Road Team. As exclusive sponsor of America's Road Team, Volvo salutes these drivers and the companies who employ them."
The project has its dedicated website, which you can visit here.
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