Mondovi, WI. -- Reaching a million safe miles of driving is a feat that takes drivers years of hard work, commitment and a solid relationship with their company. It also garners the respect of other drivers who learn of the accomplishment. For Marten Transport company driver Fredrick Rochon, it’s the best feeling in the world.
“With all the attention I’ve been getting, it feels like I just won a Superbowl ring,” says 51-year-old Rochon. “Marten does a lot to recognize this achievement and other drivers congratulate me and ask me for advice on how they can achieve the same goal.”
Marten Transport recently held a weekend-long celebration for Rochon and the other million mile achievers. At the awards ceremony, Rochon was presented a company jacket, hat, plaque and a certificate outlining his achievement.
“During the ceremony, many of the speakers were people who really make up the backbone of Marten,” says Rochon. “It meant a lot that they made it a point to be there and it’s nice to know that they’re celebrating right along with me.”
Focus, says the Rayne, La., native, is the most important thing drivers must have in order to be safe on the road. Marten equips its drivers with CSA 2010 training and works with them to remove distractions and focus on safe driving.
Rochon, who has driven for Marten nearly 11 years, always knew that he wanted to work with a competent company. The company’s flexible home time, strong benefits, substantial income and the opportunities to advance within the company have more than satisfied Rochon’s career expectations – to the extent that Rochon says he’s never regretted his decision to drive for Marten.
"There’s no better testimony for me to give than my own story. I always tell other drivers about my home time, how I get home and the miles I’m running per week; the great dispatcher I have; consistency,” says Rochon. “If I were to do it all over again, I’d always choose Marten.”
About Marten Transport
Headquartered in Mondovi, Wis., Marten Transport specializes in transporting food and other consumer packaged goods that require a time and temperature-sensitive or insulated environment. For more information on services or opportunities at Marten Transport, call 800-395-3331 or visit www.drive4marten.com.
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