JOHNS CREEK, GA--(Marketwired - Jan 12, 2017) - Saia, Inc. (
The announcement was made after the final round of the selection process, which was held January 8-10 in Arlington, Va. A panel of industry officials and trucking news media judged the finalists on their knowledge of the trucking industry, dedication to safety, ability to communicate the industry's messages and overall safe driving record.
"We could not be more proud of James," stated Saia Director of Safety Karla Staver. "Everyone at Saia has been pulling for him to make the team. I don't think they could have selected a better individual to represent us or the industry."
Over the next couple of years, the team captains, as they are called, will tour North America in ATA's Interstate One Image Truck, an American flag emblazoned Volvo featuring a truck driving simulator. The captains, who will continue their work as full-time truck drivers at their respective carriers, will, according to the ATA, "speak candidly about the life of an American truck driver, the important role trucking plays in the delivery of critical goods and the safety-first mentality held by all professional truck drivers."
"James is a veteran driver who is a terrific, professional employee," said Staver. "We are so excited that his hard work has been recognized. It is a wonderful accomplishment."
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For more information, contact: Jeannie S. Jump Saia Corporate Public Relations Coordinator Phone: 770-232-4069 E-mail jjump@saia.com
