Dallas, TX - (Market Wire) – May 15, 2007. Central Freight
Lines, Inc. is a leading LTL carrier and one of the largest
intrastate carriers in Texas. With 65 terminals, a great
environment for Company and Owner Operator Drivers, and over 80
years of experience in the business, Central Freight sets its goals
high and achieves them everyday.
The Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA) recently
announced that Central Freight is the winner of the Truck Safety
Contest – Line Haul, in the Intercity – Over 20 Million
Miles Class. TMTA bases this prestigious award on performance in
the following categories: Safety Program Organization; Employee
Driver/Independent Contractor Selection Procedure; Training;
Supervision; Accident Investigation; Inspection & Maintenance
of Equipment; and Outside Activities & General Highway
Safety.
VP of Line Haul at Central, Phil Nelms, said, “We are deeply
honored to be recognized for our safety practices. It is an
indication to our entire team that our efforts to improve our
internal processes are paying off, as well as our continued
emphasis of ‘safety first’.”
“Our Line Haul drivers have the experience and capabilities
to provide safe and first class service every day,” Tom
Briggs added, VP of Operations.
To learn more about this award and all the great programs and
benefits Central Freight offers, please contact Bill Wilson, VP of
Human Resources/Risk Management, at (972) 579 4111.