Dart Transit Company recognizes Million Milers

Eagan, Minnesota – Dart Transit Company recently awarded seven independent contractors with National Safety Council Million Mile Awards.  The awards are given to professional drivers who drive one or more million miles without an accident.

Herb Rauschnot was awarded the Four Million Mile Award.  Pat Rauschnot received the Three Million Mile Award.  Al Beck, Carol Ann Schlussler and Melissa Owens received Two Million Mile Awards.  And Ed Mead and Junior Neville received One Million Mile Awards.

Dart President Dave Oren presented the awards at a ceremony at Dart’s Corporate Office in Eagan, Minnesota.  During the ceremony, he emphasized how difficult it is to achieve so many million miles of safe driving.

“To drive millions of miles takes great expertise and dedication,” said Mr. Oren.  “These seven individuals demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism every day.  Their safety records significantly contribute to the company’s reputation as one of America’s safest trucking companies.”

Dart’s award winning professional driver development program includes a yearly driver improvement course, safety advisors, driver performance analysis, and professional recognition.

Dart Transit Company is the nation’s 14th largest truckload dry-van carrier, and offers 48-state, dedicated, and regional service with 2,400 independent owner operators and 350 fleet drivers.  It offers asset-based rail service through Dart Intermodal Inc., logistics and brokerage services through Dart Advantage Logistics, and storage services through Dart Advantage Warehousing Inc. and Dart Portable Storage Inc.