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Prime Inc. Announces 2010 Drivers of the Year

February 2011 (Springfield, Mo.) - Prime Inc. recently named its 2010 Contractor of the Year award recipients. The best drivers in each division are honored with this annual award for exhibiting exceptional service, safety practices, professionalism and productivity. Winners are hand picked from among each department’s recipients of Prime’s Contractor of the Month awards for the previous year, based on several factors, including mileage, on-time deliveries, driving record, fuel consumption, productivity and customer service.

“Our drivers are a key component of Prime’s continued success,” said Stan Auman, Prime inc. dispatch manager in the refrigerated division. “The 2010 contractors of the year are the perfect example of hard work and dedication.”
The following individuals were recognized with Prime’s 2010 Contractor of the Year awards:

o Refrigerated Division Solo Independent Contractor:Kirk V. Allen
o Refrigerated Division Team Independent Contractor:Rickie Branham & Ernest Medina
o Refrigerated Division Company Driver:Luther Smith
o Flatbed Division Independent Contractor:David Rundle
o Flatbed Division Company Driver:Terry W. Riley
o Tanker Division Independent Contractor:Michael A. Tucker
o Tanker Division Company Driver:Tracy J. Vierhout

“These drivers have proven their commitment to on-time delivery, fuel efficiency and safety, as well as customer service,” said Auman. “It is an honor to recognize these drivers as part of the Prime family.”

Each 2010 Contractor of the Year receives a personalized achievement plaque on permanent display in Prime’s Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mo. They also each receive a free Prime jacket, $1,000 cash and a $25 voucher for the Prime store. 

Congratulations to Prime’s 2010 Contractors of the Year.  For more information on Prime’s services or career opportunities, visit www.primeinc.com.

About Prime Inc.

Founded in 1970 by Robert Low, Prime inc. is North America’s most successful refrigerated, flatbed, tanker and logistics trucking company. Headquartered in Springfield, Mo., Prime's personnel, equipment and technology remains on the cutting edge of the transportation industry, and the company's growth remains steady and well managed. For more information about Prime, please visit www.primeinc.com.