IFDA highlights top drivers for their outstanding records of service, safety and skill
ROSEMONT, Ill. – July 18, 2019 – US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) today announced that eight of its drivers were named to the 2019 class of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Truck Driver Hall of Fame.
The honored US Foods drivers are:
- Percy Ardion of Houston, Texas
- Phillip Bachor of Albuquerque, N.M.
- William “Ray” Boruff of Knoxville, Tenn.
- Glenn Fisher of Altoona, Pa.
- Robert “Andy” Fitzgerald of Knoxville, Tenn.
- Gaylen Giffin of Altoona, Pa.
- Larry “Denver” Jiles of Atlanta, Ga.
- Roger Lusk of Lubbock, Texas
“At US Foods, we are committed to developing a team of highly skilled and trained drivers who are committed to putting the safety of our employees, customers and fellow drivers first,” said Mary Zmuda, vice president of safety for US Foods. “The drivers honored have clearly demonstrated this commitment in practice as they serve our operators each day. We are very proud of their accomplishments.”
Only truck drivers with the best safety records and longevity of service are eligible for the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame. Drivers must have at least 25 years of employment with an IFDA member company with no chargeable accidents and may not have any moving violations within the last five years.
Click here for the full list of the 2019 IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame Inductees.
The 2019 class will be honored at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference on the morning of Oct. 29, 2019, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
About US Foods
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 25,000 employees and more than 60 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. and generates approximately $24 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more.
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