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Owner-Operator
of the Year
Finalists
GLEN HORACK
Glen Horack of Elkland, Missouri,
has been leased to Prime,
Inc., based in Springfield, Missouri
since 1996.
Prime, Inc., President and former
TCA Chairman Robert Low
said Horack has had a 100% ontime
service during his entire time
with the company.
“Having drivers like Glen is what
makes this company so successful,”
said Low. “He continues to
give the best service to our customers
and does whatever we ask
of him. I am honored to have someone
like him working with our company
and am proud to consider him
as part of our Prime family.”
Prime, Inc., Safety Director
Steve Field noted Horack and his
wife, Karla, often make a dedicated
floral run to Canada and back.
“They have had to deal with all
kinds of weather including ice,
snow, and high winds, but continue
to deliver the load on time, every
time,” said Field, adding that Horack
is always working to improve the
image of trucking through community
involvement and his daily
behavior in front of customers and
the motoring public.
Each owner-operator
finalist will be showcased
by Overdrive magazine
and each company driver
finalist will be showcased
by Truckers News.
DOUGLAS SCHILDGEN
Douglas Schildgen of Waterloo,
Iowa, has been leased to Waterloo-based
Warren Transport, Inc.,
since 1976.
“Doug is one of our finest and
has made a lasting impression on
how professional and dedicated
he continues to be,” said Warren
Transport, Inc., President James
Schommer.
He commended Schildgen for his
distinct ability to help others.
“He provides direct input he believes
will help others succeed,”
added Schommer. “From other
contractors, safety staff, dispatch,
and senior leadership (including
myself), his wisdom and commonsense
approach benefits us all.”
Warren Transport, Inc., Director
of Safety Robert Sullivan said
Schildgen understands safety has
no excuses.
“Doug’s record sets him apart
from most of his peers as he maintains
his accident/injury free record
by committing himself to safety
before and after he steps into the
cab,” said Sullivan.
BRYAN SMITH
Bryan Smith of Asbury, Iowa, has
been leased to Tucker Freight Lines,
based in Dubuque, Iowa, since 1993.
Tucker Freight Lines President and
CEO Al Tucker said that since buying
the company in 2018, Smith has impressed
him by the way he is involved
with his community and family, all
while running close to 100,000 safe
miles a year over the road.
“If you get to know Bryan, you will
quickly learn that trucking is not the
most important thing in his life,” said
Tucker. “If Bryan is at the terminal during
the week, you can count on seeing
his truck sit in the yard until after he
gets his three girls off to school. If he
has to stop by the terminal when he is
off duty, one or more of the girls will
be with him. He spends his off time
with the people that matter most.”
Tucker Freight Lines Safety Director
Cody McClain noted Smith not only
passed 3 million safe miles during
2020, he did it while hauling equipment
and building materials.
“These are some of the most difficult
and dangerous items to haul in
the industry,” said McClain. “Bryan always
takes the time to ensure his and
everyone else’s safety.”
McClain said Smith is also a goto
resource for new drivers with any
questions.
Grand prize winners
will be announced at
TCA’s Annual Convention –
Truckload 2021: Las Vegas –
on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
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