Nelson-Jameson and NEXT Logistics Drivers Honored with WMCA President’s Safe Driver Club Awards

Eight drivers recognized for their dedication to road safety, professionalism, and community protection

Nelson-Jameson, a leading distributor in the food processing industry, and NEXT Logistics have announced that several of its drivers have been selected for the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA) President’s Safe Driver Club. This significant achievement reflects the drivers' daily dedication, professionalism, and commitment to road safety.

“Because of our dedicated fleet of drivers, Nelson-Jameson continues to bolster its strong reputation for safety and reliability," says Logistics Manager and Certified Safety Supervisor Kurt Kruger. “We hope our commitment continues to set an excellent example for others.”

To be eligible for the first year of membership in the President’s Safe Driver Club, drivers must have 36 continuous months of service with the same employer. Additionally, they must maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record indicating no traffic citations and zero accidents, both on and off duty, during those years. After earning initial membership, drivers can accrue additional credits for each consecutive year of safe driving in compliance with these rules.

Here is a list of the award winners from NEXT Logistics (part of the Nelson-Jameson family of companies) and the number of consecutive years they’ve received the honor.

• Chad MacGill (3 years)
• Doug Zarnke (3 years)
• James Dudley (3 years)
• Kevin Widmann (3 years)
• Rick Cherney (3 years)
• Dave Mechanic (3 years)
• Joe Syring (2 years)
• Kristopher Steczynski (1 year)

Nelson-Jameson is committed to worker safety and food safety across its entire organization. Last year, the company was awarded the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award for outstanding worker safety at its Marshfield, Wisconsin, and Turlock, California facilities. Additionally, NEXT Logistics, part of the Nelson-Jameson family of companies, won the Truckload Carriers Association Fleet Safety Award. The TCA Fleet Safety Award, which recognizes the safest truckload fleets in North America. In its first year participating, NEXT Logistics logged 1.5 million accident-free miles during the fiscal year.