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ATA names National Driver of the Year

David May, a West Seneca, NY-based relay and city driver for Con-way Freight, has been named the American Trucking Associations 2008 National Truck Driver of the Year. May has driven more than 1.4 million accident-free miles in his 27 years on the road. He competed for the national title, considered the highest honor a professional truck driver can receive, against professionals nominated from the 50 state trucking associations.
     “David May embodies the professional who delivers America’s goods safely and efficiently every day,” says ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “In addition, he goes above and beyond, working to educate the public about the necessity of the trucking industry and the importance of safety. We are proud to have David represent us on the road.”
     Among May’s many accomplishments, he was selected as an America’s Road Team Captain in 2005, where he was asked to share his impressive driving experience with the public and his colleagues to improve highway safety. As an extension of this role, he has talked to groups as diverse as school children and legislators. In 2007, May was requested to serve as the driver representative on the CDL Advisory Committee in Washington, DC to help shape the FMCSA’s policy for commercial driver requirements. He was invited to the 2007 National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit to share his first-hand knowledge as a professional truck driver with state representatives. Additionally, May spends a few days each month talking to the motoring public on how to stay safe around tractor-trailers and what they can do to be better drivers on our nation’s highways.
     “David is an incredible resource for the trucking industry,” says New York State Motor Truck Association Executive Director Kendra Adams. “I congratulate him for receiving this award and thank him for his tireless efforts on behalf of the trucking industry.”
     May was also recognized at the annual ATA Management Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans.
     ATA’s Safety and Loss Prevention Management Council is an organization of transportation professionals involved in claims, human resources, loss prevention, safety and security for motor carriers and interested organizations. The council aims to serve, promote and create value for members and the industry through advocacy, research, education, training and peer interaction.