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Knoxville,
TN – November 2021 / Newsmaker Alert / Pilot
Flying J announces the winners of its annual Road
Warrior Contest, which recognizes professional truck drivers who go
the extra mile. Pilot Flying J selected Eric Curlett of Crossville, Tennessee
as the $10,000 grand prize Road Warrior winner. Eduardo Andrade of Yonkers,
New York, and David Rosenquist of Monon, Indiana, have been named the second
and third place Road Warrior winners, respectively.
“We
are honored to host our annual Road Warrior contest and give back to the
professional drivers who have such a significant impact on our economy
and who work so hard to serve our communities,” said Shameek Konar, CEO
for Pilot Flying J. “This recognition is one way we say, ‘thank you’ to
the professional drivers we get to serve each day. Congratulations to Eric,
Eduardo and David for being our top Road Warriors this year – we appreciate
your dedication, commitment to safety and passion for helping others.”
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Eric Curlett, driver for
Maverick Transportation and resident of Crossville, Tennessee,
is the 2021 grand prize
winner of Pilot Flying J's annual Road Warrior contest.
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Each
year, the Road Warrior is selected based upon story submission, including
contributions to the trucking industry, safe driving history, miles driven
and community involvement. This year, Pilot Flying J received thousands
of nominations with incredible stories about hardworking haulers from across
the country.
Grand
prize winner, Curlett, is a husband, father, Marine Veteran and glass hauler
at Maverick Transportation for six years. Curlett has an outstanding driving
record and has been named Driver of the Month and Driver of the Year for
the company. While he is always willing to go out of his way to help fellow
professional drivers, he also gives back to his community, including participating
in a yearly convoy that raises money for the Arkansas Special Olympics.
“After
20 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps, I knew the trucking industry
had plenty of opportunities in any direction and found that open-deck trailers
were the best fit for me,” said Curlett. “To those that are looking to
get into the industry, I recommend they research everything and don’t hesitate
to call companies and other drivers to get the information needed to make
the decision that is right for you.”
Curlett
was nominated by a fellow professional driver and friend, who described
him as “one of the best humans” he has ever met. To announce his grand
prize win, Pilot Flying J partnered with Maverick Transportation and Curlett’s
family to surprise him with the news in a congratulatory video. To view
this special moment and Curlett’s reaction, visit pilotflyingj.com/roadwarrior.
“I’m
honored that a peer and friend in this industry nominated me for this recognition,”
said Eric Curlett. “I didn’t expect to win and it definitely took me by
surprise. I look forward to taking my family to a warm weather place to
spend a week together.”
In
addition to the $10,000 grand prize, Pilot Flying J awarded $5,000 to second
place winner, Andrade, a father, grandfather, Army Veteran and Master Driver
for Baylor Trucking who has logged more than 2.5 million safe miles. Third
place winner, Rosenquist, received a $2,500 prize in recognition of his
40 years as a professional driver with 5 million accident-free miles.
To
learn more about our 2021 Road Warrior contest and winners, visit www.PilotFlyingJ.com/roadwarrior.
About
Pilot Flying J
Pilot
Flying J, the largest network of travel centers in North America, is
committed to connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile
at every stop. The Pilot Flying J Travel Center network includes over 750
locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces with more than 680 restaurants,
74,000 truck parking spaces, 5,300 deluxe showers, 6,200 diesel lanes and
provides truck maintenance and tire service through Southern Tire Mart
at Pilot Flying J. More details on locations and amenities are available
in the myRewards Plus app. Visit www.PilotFlyingJ.com
for more information.
Pilot
Flying J is part of the Pilot Company family of brands. Headquartered in
Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Company is currently ranked No. 10 on Forbes’
list of America’s Largest Private Companies. For additional information
about Pilot Company, its 28,000 team members and commitment to giving back,
visit www.PilotCompany.com.
Source
Media
Contact:
Stephanie
Myers
Manager,
Media & Public Relations
Pilot
Company
865-474-4096
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