Ruan Transport 2009 Driver of the Year honored

Jul 8, 2010

Company driver Doug Quick has been awarded Ruan Transport Corp.’s 2009 Driver of the Year Award, the Des Moines, Iowa-based carrier announced. A 28-year veteran trucker, Quick has worked for the fleet for 14 years and operates out of its terminal in Tampa, Fla.

He is a dedicated driver for fleet client Johnson Controls, Inc. and was honored with a trophy and $5,000 for winning the award. He was chosen from a pool of more than 4,000 drivers, a spokesman for the carrier said.

For details, visit www.ruan.com.

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