Jay Talley of Columbus has been named a finalist for Ruan Transportation Management Systems’ annual Driver of the Year award.
Talley, who operates routes out of Ruan’s Columbus terminal, is one of 122 finalists nationwide who were chosen from a field of more than 4,200 professional drivers as candidates for the award.
Ruan, a contract carriage and logistics company headquartered in Des Moines, Ia., will name one of the region finalists as Driver of the Year in July in Des Moines, in ceremonies coinciding with the 80th anniversary the company’s founding.
Finalists were selected based on exceptional customer service, safety, driving records and length of service.
“Each of these professional drivers are outstanding performers because they consistently exceed our safety and service standards to meet the needs of our customers,” said Ruan’s president and CEO, Steve Chapman. “This recognition is our way of honoring their dedication, professionalism and ongoing commitment to Ruan.”
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