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Traci Tady
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PGT is pleased to announce that the premier issue of the PGT Drivers Newsletter has been delivered to each drivers home. Please give us your feedback.
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Driver of the Month - January 2007
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submitted by Traci Tady
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NAME: Larry “Butch” Curtis
DOMICILE TERMINAL: Baltimore, MD
ADDRESS: Boyds, MD
FAMILY STATUS: Married to Kay; they have a son, Ryan, who is a sophomore at NYU.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: September 22, 2003 to Present
NOMINATED BY: John Crane and his team at the Baltimore Terminal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mr. Curtis came to PGT Trucking, Inc. in September 2003 at the request of our friends at Worthington Steel Industries, Baltimore plant. We have thanked them many times for thinking of us when “Butch” was unhappy with his former carrier home.
Mr. Curtis has few hobbies away from trucking and will tell you that his hobby is trucking. When you enjoy your work the way
“Butch” does, it is understandable why he has achieved numerous quarterly incentives from his hard work ethics.
“Butch” was chosen as the 2005 Baltimore Driver of the Year and has also received two PGT Trucking, Inc. Safety Awards in three full years with the company.
Mr. Curtis, when not working, enjoys football and is an avid Baltimore Ravens fan.
It is with great honor we recognize Mr. Larry “Butch” Curtis as the first recipient of the PGT Driver of the Month.
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Driver of the Month - February 2007
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submitted by Traci Tady
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NAME: James “Jim” Ferraro
DOMICILE TERMINAL: Monaca, PA
ADDRESS: Portage, PA
FAMILY STATUS: Married to Diane; they have two children, Justin and Nikki; and three grandchildren, Carly, Tanner and Amsley
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: December 4, 1997 to Present
NOMINATED BY: Al Dworakowski, Joe Edmiston, Frank Taormina and Rich Casoli
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: “Jim is one of PGT’s top trainers who trains every week; he is
objective and has a passion for doing it right. Jim services the
customer, takes excellent care of his equipment, talks positive
about PGT and is a 5 plus year Safety Award winner.”
Nomination submitted by Al Dworakowski, Executive Director, Safety
“Jim is an excellent choice for Driver of the Month.”
Nomination submitted by Joe Edmiston, Area Manager, PGT Cleveland, Ohio Terminal
“Jimmy is a good man, I enjoy working with him. Jimmy has the ability to deflect all obstacles put in his way and does an amazing job servicing our customers with on-time, well secured freight.”
Nomination submitted by Frank Taormina, Fleet Manager
“Jim gets the job done day in and day out. He assists with
operational issues such as recovering equipment on the road.”
Nomination submitted by Rich Casoli, Director of Company Operations
Jim, when not driving for PGT, enjoys working on his 2001 Dodge hot rod pick up truck.
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Driver of the Month - March 2007
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submitted by Traci Tady
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NAME: Don “Doc” Daugherty
DOMICILE TERMINAL: Charlotte, NC
ADDRESS: Walker, WV
FAMILY STATUS:
Married to Donna; they have six children, Dawn Ann, Donald Jr., Tami, Kimberly, Carrie and Racquel; and 16 grandchildren, Nicole, Amber, Billy, Ryan, Megan, Tyler, Kyle, Brock, Nathan, Alexis, Eric, Shannon,Steven, Austin, McKenzie and Curtis
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: November 1982 to Present
NOMINATED BY: Denver and Alberta Minor, Terminal Manager & Dispatcher,
Charlotte, NC Terminal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: “Doc” has been with the PGT Family for a long time and he is a member of the Million Mile Driver Club. “Doc” runs step deck loads, stretch loads, over width loads and van deliveries as well. “If it absolutely has to be done – He never lets us down!”
We want to recognize and commend “Doc” for his positive attitude,
dedication, work ethic and great personality; he truly is a Proud
Professional.
“Doc’s” father, Cecil Daugherty, a former PGT driver, was the recipient of the 1990 Harry “Buster” Barnes Award; and “Doc’s” brother, Jerry Daugherty, also drove for PGT.
“Doc”, when not driving, loves bluegrass and attending festivals and
most of all spending time with his family and three dogs, Bear, Boone
and Squeaky.
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Driver of the Month - April 2007
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submitted by Traci Tady
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NAME: Scott Philips
DOMICILE TERMINAL: Monaca, PA
ADDRESS: East Palestine, Ohio
FAMILY STATUS: Married to Nissa; they five children, Nick, Samuel, Zachary,
Kyle and Jessyka
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: May 10, 2000 to Present
NOMINATED BY: Al Dworakowski, Executive Director, Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Scott is a local driver and he also fills in for Ellwood City Forge. Scott is a Driver Trainer and he does an excellent job coaching and instructing our new hires through their training period. Scott also helps with road tests on Mondays and makes himself available wherever and whenever needed.
Scott has received the PGT Safety Award each year from
2001 to 2006. Scott is a very conscientious driver and sets a
great example for our new drivers with his positive, friendly
approach.
Scott is a Proud Professional and very deserving of being
recognized as Driver of the Month.
Scott, when not driving, loves spending time with his beautiful family.
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Driver of the Month - May 2007
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submitted by Traci Tady
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NAME: Mike Gregory
DOMICILE TERMINAL: Canton, OH
ADDRESS: Creighton, PA
FAMILY STATUS: Single with four children, Chenoa, Clayton, Chloe
and Jettie
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: November 29, 2006 to Present
NOMINATED BY: Carissa Koynock, Manager of Operational Projects
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mike is always willing to help out in any area needed; he was formerly based out of the Louisville, KY
Terminal and is now running OTR and continues to
prove himself. He is punctual and always delivers
loads on time; Mike is a team player and has stepped
up to help cover delivering critical loads to Laredo,
Texas.
Mike is a driver trainer and is always available to
help other drivers. He sets a great example with
his positive attitude and willingness to help; Mike is
a PGT “Proud Professional”.
Mike, when not driving, enjoys sharing time with
the ones he loves and attending concerts.
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Driver of the Month - June 2007
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submitted by Traci Tady
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NAME: Michael Williams
DOMICILE TERMINAL: Charlotte, NC
ADDRESS: Sumter, SC
FAMILY STATUS: Married to Katherine; they have four sons, Demetrica,
Michael Jr., Justin and Timothy
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: January 2000 to Present
NOMINATED BY: Paul Vargo, Director of Risk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Michael is a local driver with wonderful customer service skills. He is unfailingly polite and personable, and he always has a positive attitude. He has been driving for 12 years.
Michael can always be counted on to get loads where they need to be on time, and to always have a friendly word for our customers.
When he is not driving, Michael loves to fish, work on his motorcycle and most of all spend time with his loving family.
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