Press Release

黑料不打烊Safety Management Council Recognizes Industry's Dedication to Safety

Apr 25, 2025

Louisville, KY鈥 Today, the 黑料不打烊鈥 Safety Management Council recognized several outstanding fleets and industry leaders for their exceptional dedication to safety both on the road and in the workplace.

鈥淔or trucking, safety isn鈥檛 just a box to check 鈥 it鈥檚 at the heart of what we do. These professionals lead by example, showing what real dedication and attention to detail looks like day in and day out,鈥 said 黑料不打烊President and CEO Chris Spear. 鈥淐ongratulations to the recipients of this award as well as to every nominee. 聽They reflect the high standards and integrity that define our industry.鈥

The winners were recognized at ATA鈥檚 2025 Safety, Security & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Louisville, Kentucky.

They include:

President鈥檚 Trophy - Sponsored by Great West Casualty Company聽

  • Over 100 Million Miles 鈥 Roehl Transport, Marshfield, WI
  • Between 25 鈥 100 Million Miles 鈥 Bulkmatic, LLC, Griffith, IN
  • Under 25 Million Miles 鈥 Talon Logistics, Harmony, PA

2024 黑料不打烊National Driver of the Year聽

  • Thomas Miller, Prime, Inc., Missouri Trucking Association

2024 National Safety Director 鈥 Sponsored by DMC Insurance

  • Ronnie Holland, TCW, Inc.聽

2024 Excellence in Safety 鈥 Sponsored by Great West Casualty Company

  • Illinois Trucking Association

鈥淲e鈥檙e really proud to celebrate this year鈥檚 honorees - each one of them is helping shape a stronger, safer culture all across our industry,鈥 said SMC Executive Director Jacob Pierce. 鈥淔rom motor carriers to state association leaders and the drivers on the road, their efforts are essential to advancing safety, and we鈥檙e grateful for their dedication.鈥