Over the last year, SmartDrive evaluated the driving performance of tens of thousands of drivers over millions of driving miles and events, scoring more than 70 different driving observations. Top drivers were selected based on evaluations of their safe driving skills over the total miles driven by them this year. SmartDrive has dramatically grown its install base within national trucking fleets and these drivers represent the top 1% among the safest drivers as measured by SmartDrive’s driving performance program.

“In today’s world, fleets increasingly rely on data and analytics to improve performance and ensure the safety of their drivers,” noted Steve Mitgang, CEO, SmartDrive Systems. “SmartDrive’s industry-leading, driving performance solutions are helping drivers across the country perform at their best, improving lives and assuring drivers get home safely. We congratulate these Top Performers for their continued dedication and commitment to driving excellence.”

“I am really excited to be a SmartDrive Top Performer,” said Bozzuto’s driver Robert Hand, on receiving his award. “It’s hard to know if you are doing a good job as a driver and SmartDrive’s program lets you know how you’re improving. I’d like to thank SmartDrive for recognizing and supporting the important job that all professional drivers do.”

Honorees include:

Bozzuto’s Driver: Robert Hand

Robert Hand has been a professional driver for nearly 35 years. In his long professional career, he has driven Macks, Internationals, Fords, Sterlings and, currently, a Freightliner — logging nearly two million miles along the way. Robert joined the Bozzuto’s team in 2006, and last year drove over 60,000 miles.

Verst Group Driver: Doug Perrin

For the last 30 years, Doug Perrin has been a devoted and decorated professional driver. With 28 consecutive years of receiving safe driving awards, Doug has exemplified the meaning of being a “hero” on the road. Doug has spent the last 20 years of his professional career at Verst Group and been recognized as top driver at Verst safety conferences.

To schedule a one-on-one meeting at the ATA annual Management Conference & Exhibit, email our SmartDrive Trucking team at info@smartdrive.net or visit us at booth #1043 to learn how SmartDrive Safety and Fuel solutions continue to protect drivers and bring material fuel savings to trucking fleets.