Rural King Honors Four Drivers For 1 Million Accident-Free Miles At Inaugural ‘Rural King Of The Road’ Banquet

MATTOON, IL…  Rural King celebrated an extraordinary milestone in trucking safety and excellence on Saturday, March 8, with its first annual Rural King of the Road Million Mile Banquet at the Mattoon Golf & Country Club. The event honored four dedicated drivers who each reached an incredible achievement: 1 million accident-free miles.

The honorees included:

* Albert Rockwood, Mattoon driver – A 22-year trucking veteran, Rockwood has been with Rural King for 14 years. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, camping and spending time with friends.

* Jereme Beals, Mattoon driver – Beals has been driving for 15 years, including 11 with Rural King. He enjoys working on cars and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

* Daryl Blakeley, Waverly driver – A professional driver for 35 years, Blakeley has spent the past nine with Rural King. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren.

* David McCale, Waverly driver – McCale has 30 years of driving experience, including nine with Rural King. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, riding his motorcycle, working outside and playing with his youngest daughter.

During the banquet, the honorees were recognized for their commitment to safety and professionalism on the road. Each driver received a commemorative jacket, hat and shirt embroidered with the Rural King of the Road logo, symbolizing their achievement.

The event highlighted Rural King’s commitment to safety in its transportation division and underscored the critical role drivers play in the company’s success. Their accomplishments reflect both personal dedication and a company-wide focus on safe operations.

Captions:

Left to Right: Albert Rockwood, David McCale, Daryl Blakeley, Jereme Beals

Left to Right: Travis Read, Albert Rockwood, David McCale, Daryl Blakeley (front), Randy Haines (back), Jereme Beals, Anthony Frank