FRIDLEY, Minn. – June 06, 2013 – While the number of fatalities on Minnesota’s roads has decreased incrementally over the past four years, one loss of life is one too many. The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) is actively working to further reduce the number of traffic-related deaths in the state.
The MTA will host its annual search for the “safest” truck driver in the state by holding their annual Truck Driving Championships. The competition puts drivers in everyday situations like backing up to a loading dock and parallel parking a tractor-trailer. They will also be scored on their knowledge of the rules of the road.
This free event is an opportunity for members of the motoring public to see professional drivers in action, exhibiting the skills necessary to safely operate a tractor-trailer.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2013 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Con-way Freight Service Center 51 81st Ave. NE Fridley, Minn.
WHO:
Ron Mowry, service center manager, Con-way Freight
Dave Eikosf, four-time state champion, Con-way Freight
About Con-way Freight
Con-way Freight is the largest subsidiary of Con-way Inc.(NYSE:CNW), a $5.6 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics services company. For more information, visit www.con-way.com/en/freight.
To attend the event, or for more information, please contact:
Will McClaran
Kemp Goldberg Partners
207-841-3628 (mobile)
wmcclaran@ kempgoldberg.com
