LIFESAVING ASSISTANCE
Raleigh Shuttle Drivers Earn Presidential Achievement Award
Two of our Raleigh shuttle drivers, ABDOUL NIANG and JIM NICHOLSON , recently used their training and awareness to save a man’s life while on the road. Both were traveling east on Interstate 40 in Durham early in the morning when they came upon a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Abdoul and Jim alertly slowed down, parked their trucks and stopped traffic to provide cover for the motorcyclist until first responders arrived on the scene. “Abdoul's situational awareness and defensive driving skills likely saved this man's life,” explains Raleigh Service Center Director BRETT FOGLE . “Abdoul braked in time and was able to stop safely in front of him.” Region 5 Vice President of Operations TRAVIS WEBSTER adds, “Abdoul and Jim have always been consummate professionals who have exemplified our Averitt culture in all they do. It certainly didn’t surprise me when I heard who had stopped to help.” The motorcycle driver was transported to a local hospital with life- threatening injuries, but because of Abdoul’s and Jim’s quick thinking, the outcome was much better than it could have been. “I spoke with the victim's sister, and she advised he was going to make a full recovery,” Brett says. “She was extremely thankful for everything our drivers did to help her brother.” AWARD-WINNING ACTIONS Because of their actions, Abdoul and Jim were both recognized with Presidential Achievement Awards ! The highest R+ honor associates can receive, this award goes to those who go above and beyond in support of Our Customers, Our Associates and Our Future as determined by our management team. Recent winners of the award are Dedicated driver DUANE LARGENT , who helped save the life of a fellow truck driver who had been shot while traveling on the interstate; and Mayfield city driver SHONDALE KENDALL , who earned his recognition for his consistent shining example of professionalism, excellence and safety. We want to say a special thank you to Abdoul and Jim for their heroic actions on the highway, and we look forward to seeing more examples of associates who earn Presidential Achievement Award status! T m
Raleigh shuttle drivers JIM NICHOLSON (left) and ABDOUL NIANG (right) were recently honored for their lifesaving actions after they came upon a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Interstate 40.
BEAT THE BUG!
Time to get your flu shot! Keep the bug away by visiting your primary physician, nearby pharmacy or minor emergency clinic. Flu shots are free to associates and dependents who are enrolled in an Averitt medical plan. T m
vol. 8 2 0 2 5
5
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter