Texas Star Express Announces 2004 Driver/Contractor Of The Year

“They are examples of what makes Texas Star a success. We’re very proud to have them as members of the Texas Star Express team,” commented Lead Recruiter, Angela McCluskey. “ Our Owner Operator of the Year, Clyde Matthews and our Company Driver of the Year, Leonard Brown, are the best of the best. They are true professionals.”

Clyde Matthews of Sapulpa, OK and Leonard Brown of Panola, TX were named Owner Operator of the Year and Company Driver of the Year respectively, after surpassing some very strong standards. “Drivers must meet requirements based on miles, safety, and log compliance to be initially considered,” explained Vice President of Operations, Rodney Phipps. “The finalists are then voted on to determine who will represent the company as Driver of the Year. Both Clyde and Leonard are examples of top-notch driving professionals. They are definite assets to our company.”

Clyde Matthews began his Texas Star Express career in 2002 and has progressed to his current level of success through the Texas Star Express Lease Purchase program. “The Texas Star Express team has always treated me like family. They focus on helping me succeed as a businessman. I have never been more proud of anything, as I am now. It is an honor to represent the Texas Star Express Team in such an amazing way.”

“Our lease purchase program is second to none,” explained McCluskey. “All it takes is one thousand dollars down, and three hundred and eighty five dollars each week and you can own a 2000 Freightliner Century Class truck in only 28 months. Our driver’s really like the one dollar buyout,” she continued. “Give us a dollar and we’ll give you the title.”

Leonard Brown shared his secret to success, “Wake up each day, and decide to do your best. That’s all anyone can expect.” Brown continued, “I’ve found a home. Besides, my wife wouldn’t let me leave if I wanted to. She loves the home time I’m getting, and we both love the respect management shows to us.”

“This year, our goal it to reach the low turnover ratio of 30%, while the rest of the industry is averaging 119%,” expounded Truck Driver Recruiting Manager, Bruce Winkelmann. “This is largely due to the fact that we are a driver oriented company striving for the success of our company drivers, contractors and lease purchase drivers. When they are successful, we are successful.”

Texas Star Express is headquartered in Rockwall, TX and operates 375 power units and 1,000 trailers. The dry-van truckload carrier has major markets in the Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Intra-state Texas. The company was built with the driver in mind and it shows by the success of Clyde, Leonard, and all the successful drivers and owner operators that make up the company. To discover more about the company driving job opportunities with Texas Star Express, visit on line at www.tsexpress.com or call 800.888.0203 today!

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