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Prime Inc. Recognizes Million Mile Achievements

February 8, 2011 (Springfield, Missouri) – Seven exceptional drivers were recently recognized by Prime inc. for reaching one million or three million miles of safe driving for the company.

“This milestone takes a lot of hard work, attention to detail and a high-level of professionalism on the road,” said Don Lacy, Prime Inc. director of safety. “Safety is our number one priority here at Prime and we are honored to recognize our driving associates who achieve a million miles or more without a preventable accident.”

Driving three million safe miles was Larry Lewis.  For this achievement, Lewis received a check for $5,000, a 3-million-mile leather jacket, a decal for his truck, a jacket patch and an individualized plaque in the Prime Hall of Fame in Springfield, Missouri.

Drivers who reached a million miles and have been at Prime for seven years with no preventable accidents reached the Gold Million level. They were: Karrie L. Mann, James H. Patrick, David M. Smith and Gary Vandokkenburg. The Silver Million level was awarded to drivers with three consecutive years at Prime having no preventable accidents plus four years with a previous carrier with no preventable accidents. They were: Michael J. Benisz and Charles E. Jones.

For passing the one million mile mark, the drivers were given an engraved plaque and watch, a certificate and a lapel pin.  Plaques bearing the names of all of these individuals will also hang in Prime’s Hall of Fame.

Congratulations to Prime’s million and three million milers.  For more information on Prime’s services or career opportunities, visit www.primeinc.com. For more information on the Millionaire Program, click here.

About Prime Inc.

Founded in 1970 by Robert Low, Prime Inc. is North America's most successful refrigerated, flatbed, logistics and tanker trucking company.   Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Prime's personnel, equipment and technology remains on the cutting edge of the transportation industry, and the company's growth remains steady and well managed.