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NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
West Side Transport Named Lowes 2010 Inbound Truckload Carrier of the Year
West Side Transport Receives Lowes 2010 Platinum Carrier Award
Will Parrish Named An Outstanding Professional Driver
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (September 29, 2010) - The Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) presented Will Parrish of West Side Transport with an Outstanding Professional Driver Award during the IMTA Annual Management Conference's Best of the Best Awards Luncheon held September 23, 2010 at the Arrowwood Resort in Okoboji, Iowa. Parrish has served as a company driver with West Side Transport for his entire 15-year career and was previously named 2009 West Side Driver of the Year. "I'm proud to receive this award and to be recognized by IMTA," said Parrish. "I never thought I'd be chosen for such an honor." A native of Yadkinville, North Carolina, he has logged over 1.7 million safe-driving miles. The Outstanding Driver Award is sponsored by the Iowa Council Of Safety Management and is given each year in recognition of superior commitment to safety and professionalism by a driver. Drivers are nominated by their trucking companies based on their safety and performance records.
West Side Transport Honors 2009 Driver Of The Year
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (February 18, 2010) - West Side Transport recently named Will Parrish from Yadkinville, NC as the company's 2009 Driver of the Year. Parrish was selected from a field of 12 Drivers of the Month for 2009. Driver of the Year is selected based on outstanding achievement in driven miles, fuel management, service and professionalism. West Side President & CEO, Don Vogt, presented Parrish a check and an engraved sculpture during the awards ceremony. Vogt stated, "Our drivers are what make West Side the successful company that we are. We are please to honor Will and our Drivers of the Month as they exemplify our mission by providing total quality service to our customers." Parrish was also awarded the chance to participate in the Iowa Motor Carriers Championship next year. Parrish, who was Driver of the Month in July 2009, shared his feelings of surprise about receiving the honor. "They announced my name and it dumbfounded me that I was even in the running." When asked why he thought he'd been selected, he continued, "It's doing a job in a professional manner, meeting the deliveries, picking up appointments on time, turning in paperwork on time - just knowing your job and doing your job in a professional manner."
In addition to Parrish, other Drivers of the Month for 2009 were honored. They are:
January Tom Jolly
February Mariane Foerst
March Charles Hollon
April Gary Peldo
May Robert Brislin & Christopher Griffin
June Jim Turman
July Will Parrish
August Kenneth Roberts
September Dana Truby
October Mark Bogle
November Ed Redding
December Paul Mountain
West Side Transport Names July Award Winners
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (September 10, 2009) - West Side Transport announces the company's July driver award winners. Will Parrish from Yadkinville, NC was named Driver of the Month. Parrish joined West Side in April of 1995. Instant Impact winner was Ricky Howard from Muscatine, IA who joined West Side in January of this year. Criteria for selection of the monthly awards includes excellent fuel management, no preventable accidents, no service failures in the last 12 months, no log violations in the last 3 months, no DOT out of service in the last 12 months, attitude and professionalism. All Drivers of the Month are eligible to be named Driver of the Year.
West Side Transport Names May and June Drivers of the Month
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (July 24, 2009) - West Side Transport announces the company's May and June Drivers of the Month. In May, Robert Brislin of Towanda, PA and Chris Griffin of Nashville, TN were honored. Brislin has been with West Side for 15 years and Griffin joined the company in 2007. June Driver of the Month was Jim Turman of Manchester, Iowa who's been with West Side for 18 years. Also awarded in June as the Instant Impact winner was Thomas Maune of St. Louis, MO. The Instant Impact award is given to a driver who has been employed between 3 and 12 months. Maune joined West Side in September 2008.
Criteria for selection of the monthly awards includes excellent fuel management, no preventable accidents, no service failures in the last 12 months, no log violations in the last 3 months, no DOT out of service in the last 12 months, attitude and professionalism. All Drivers of the Month are eligible to be named Driver of the Year.
West Side Transport Names January through April Drivers of the Month
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (June 30, 2009) - West Side Transport announces the company's Drivers of the Month for January through April 2009:
- January - Tom Jolly of Lamar, MO
- February - Mariane Foerst of Johnson City, TN
- Mach - Charles Hollon of Chuckey, TN
- April - Gary Peldo of Demotte, IN
Drivers are selected monthly based on outstanding achievement in driven miles, fuel management, service, and professionalism. All Drivers of the Month are eligible to be named Driver of the Year. Company President & CEO Don Vogt explained, "Our drivers are the heart of our business and their hard work is what makes West Side successful. Naming a Driver of the Month is one way we show our appreciation for their dedication to safety, on time service and West Side's success."
West Side Transport Named Green Fleet Of The Month By
Fleet Owner Magazine For January 2009! (read more...)
Denny Stoneking, West Side Transport, Named Dispatcher of the Year
 Des Moines, Iowa - The Iowa Motor Truck Association recently presented Denny Stoneking with the Iowa Motor Truck Association's 2008 Dispatcher of the Year Award. The Iowa Motor Truck Association and the Iowa Council of Safety Management are the sponsors of this award program. The nominees for Dispatcher of the Year possess tremendous communication and leadership skills. The Iowa Motor Truck Association is honored to be able to recognize Denny Stoneking for his commitment to this position.
West Side Transport/Stoops Freightliner Receives 2007 Fleet Maintenance Award
Des Moines, Iowa - The Iowa Motor Truck Association recently recognized the West Side Tranport/Stoops Freightliner for their outstanding maintenance operation. West Side Transport/Stoops Freightliner was selected from hundreds of carriers and received the honor at the association's recent management conference. Through this annual contest, Iowa carriers are recognized for their commitment to maintaining high standards for their maintenance operation. Maintenance is a valued partner in the ongoing safety campaign of a trucking company. Maintaining safe equipment is crucial to ongoing safety efforts of an operation. The Iowa Motor Truck Association and Midwest Wheel Companies are the sponsors of the awards program.
Trucking Industry Recognizes Safest Carriers, West Side Transport Among Those Carriers
Des Moines, Iowa - The Iowa Motor Truck Association recently recognized the state's safest carriers at its annual management Conference. Through this annual safety contest, Iowa carriers are recognized for their outstanding safety efforts. The number of accident-free miles driven, overall safety ratings and established safety programs within the company are all considered in the contest judging. Officials from the State DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are involved in the review of all the participants and in the judging of the applications. The Iowa Motor Truck Association, Iowa Council of Safety Management and Great West Casualty Company sponsor the contest.
West Side Transport Trucking Company Exceeds EPA Standards with All-electric, No-idle Solution Pioneered by Glacier Bay, Inc.
Union City, CA - West Side Transport, an EPA SmartWay Transport Partner, exceeds EPA standards using Glacier Bay's ClimaCab all-electric, no-idle solution in its fleet. Fuel savings, minimal maintenance, driver comfort and zero emissions were all key factors in choosing Glacier Bay.
West Side Transport has been rated by the EPA SmartWay with a score of 1.25, the highest score awarded to Transport Partners. The rating reflects outstanding environmental performance and superior efficiency.
Thornton Dixon Named West Side Transport's 2007 Driver of the Year
Thornton Dixon of Blackville, SC, was named West Side Transport’s 2007 Driver of the Year at its annual safety meeting held January 19th at the company’s corporate headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Thornton was selected from a field of 12 Drivers of the Month for 2007. The award is based on outstanding achievement in driven miles, fuel management, service, and professionalism. Company President & CEO Don Vogt presented Thornton a check and engraved sculpture during the awards ceremony with many of Thornton’s fellow drivers present. West Side Transport has employed Thornton since March 10, 1981.
John Warburton, West Side Transport, Named 2007 Iowa Motor Truck Association's Driver of the Year
Des Moines, Iowa - The Iowa Motor Truck Association recently named John Warburton, West Side Transport its 2007 Iowa Motor Truck Association's Driver of the Year. As a professional truck driver, John has consistently demonstrated his commitment and dedication to excellence by his outstanding driving record, years of service and professional attitude. Through this annual contest, professional drivers are recognized for their commitment to the profession by maintaining high standards that enable them to have records that are above average. The professional truck driver is the foundation of the trucking industry and this program specifically recognizes the men and women who are behind the wheel of a truck each and every day. The Iowa Motor Truck Association and the Iowa Council of Safety Management are the sponsors of this award program.
Dennis Cook, West Side Transport Receives 2007 Fleet Maintenance Professional of the Year Award
Des Moines, Iowa - The Iowa Motor Truck Association recently recognized Dennis Cook, West Side Transport, Inc for his outstanding work in maintenance operations. Dennis has consistently demonstrated his knowledge, expertise, commitment and dedication to excellence in his involvement with the company's maintenance operations. Through this annual contest, maintenance professionals are recognized for their commitment to maintaining high standards for their maintenance operation. Maintenance is a valued partner in the ongoing safety campaign of a trucking company. Maintaining safe equipment is crucial to ongoing safety efforts of an operation. The Iowa Motor Truck Assocation and Midwest Wheel Companies are the sponsors of the awards program.
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