PMTA Announces Pennsylvania’s 2023 Drivers of the Month

March 2024

The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association has announced the 12 Drivers of the Month awarded by PMTA’s Safety Management to outstanding drivers for their achievement in highway safety.

To be eligible, a driver must be employed by a member company of PMTA and must reside or be domiciled in Pennsylvania. The selection committee considers driving record, customer service and commitment, letters of recommendation and any other supporting documentation the nominating party would like to include.

All 12 of the award-winning drivers embody dedication, leadership, positivity, and unwavering commitment to safety exemplifying the mission of the Safety Management Council.

* JANUARY - GARY FURMAN, Ward Transport & Logistics

* FEBRUARY - TIMOTHY SNYDER, Klapec Trucking Co

* MARCH - SAMUEL SOMMERS, Klapec Trucking Co

* APRIL - THOMAS RICHARDSON, Ward Transport & Logistics

* MAY - MARK WILKINSON, PITT OHIO

* JUNE - JASON FAKE, S & H Express

* JULY - TODD HUMES, FedEx Freight

* AUGUST - DANNY DIEHL, Ward Transport & Logistics

* SEPTEMBER - JASON SEIBERT, JVI Group      

* OCTOBER - DANIEL MARLATT, Klapec Trucking Co

* NOVEMBER - KALEN HERBEIN, Lester R Summers, Inc.

* DECEMBER - CURTIL LILLY, Ward Transport & Logistics

The Driver of the Year Program runs annually from January to December. The Driver of the Year is selected from the 12 monthly awardees. The winning Driver of the Year is then submitted for the National Driver of the Year Award from the American Trucking Associations.

If you would like to participate in the program, visit: https://pmta.org/Driver-of-the-Month/Year-Awards

Join PMTA for a celebration honoring the Drivers of the Month where the Driver of the Year will be selected. The banquet will take place March 27, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Camp Hill, PA. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling 717-761-7122.