PRIME DRIVER NAMED MISSOURI’S 2009 DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Springfield, MO (March 4, 2009) - Prime Inc. announces Harvey Williams as
Missouri’s 2009 Driver of the Year. An Independent Contractor in the Refrigerated
Division, Harvey drives team with his wife Sue. Of this prestigious honor Harvey stated,
“We’ve wanted this for a long time. We just love it. You can’t go higher than this as far
as I’m concerned.”
A career driver, Harvey has driven over 6 million miles accident-free. His father,
who drove a truck and was also a crop duster, taught him the importance of safety from
the beginning of his career. Harvey’s father used to share his secrets to safe driving.
“Just watch what you’re doing. Keep your head moving all the time,” Harvey said of his
father’s advice. “Before you ever get in your truck you go around your truck and you
inspect everything. Make sure that everything is taken care of that pertains to safety,” he
added.
Harvey contributes his success to his partnership with his wife of 43 years. “I
couldn’t have done it without her. Anything that I have done, Sue has done with me.”
Harvey has been with Prime Inc. for nearly 11 years, “There’s nothing in this
world that we wouldn’t do for Prime or they wouldn’t do for us. The equipment that we
drive is the best equipment on the highway.”
Don Lacy, Director of Safety for Prime, Inc. explained, “Safe driving is one the
most important factors in choosing a driver of the year. Hard work, dedication and
productivity complete the criteria. Harvey Williams’ superior record and work ethic
make him a worthy recipient of this award. We are proud to have him as a member of
our Prime family.”
Founded in 1970 by Robert Low, Prime, inc. is a refrigerated, flatbed and tanker
carrier serving an international client base and operating a modern fleet of trucks. For
more information on Prime, inc., visit www.primeinc.com.