National Waste & Recycling Association
recognized two Republic Services collection truck drivers and a
heavy-equipment operator for commitment to safety and
service
PHOENIX, May 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today
that three employees were named 2024 Drivers and Operator of the
Year by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). The
honorees, who demonstrate Republic's commitment to safety and a
superior customer experience, were recognized today at
the NWRA Awards Breakfast during the 2024 Waste Expo
convention in Las Vegas.
Matthew Linden of Elyria, Ohio, is the NWRA National Commercial
Driver of the Year; Terrel Herring of Victoria, Texas, is National Residential
Driver of the Year; and Rob Hamil of
Chicago is one of four Operators
of the Year. Republic Services will present Linden and Herring with
the keys to new trucks and Hamil with new heavy equipment to
use in their work. The trucks and heavy equipment will be
personalized with the winner's name and will highlight the award
received.
"Our top priority at Republic Services is always safety, and our
employees live this value every day," said Jon Vander Ark,
president and chief executive officer. "Congratulations to
Matthew, Terrel and Rob for their commitment to safely serving
our customers. We're proud to recognize them as the industry's
best."
The Driver of the Year awards recognize those who safely operate
their trucks, have outstanding performance records and enhance the
overall safety and image of the industry. The Operator of the Year
award honors those who work in post-collection at a recycling
facility, landfill or transfer station and operate heavy equipment,
including bulldozers, front-end loaders or compactors.
Independent judges selected the winners based on letters of
recommendation and, for drivers, the difficulty of the route based
on factors such as number of pickups and miles driven weekly.
Operators were judged on how they operated their equipment. This
year, there was a four-way tie for Operator of the Year.
Since 2006, Republic Services drivers have consecutively won
various categories of NWRA's awards program, further showcasing the
Company's commitment to safety.
2024 National Commercial Driver of the Year: Matthew Linden
Matt Linden, a driver in Elryia, Ohio, is a dedicated employee with 39 years of
service, primarily as a front-load driver. He is highly regarded by
customers and coworkers, and is consistently praised for his safe
driving. Outside of work, Matt enjoys gardening, farming and
ballroom dancing with his wife.
2024 National Residential Driver of the Year: Terrel
Herring
Terrel Herring started at Republic Services more
than 26 years ago in San Antonio,
Texas. He transferred to Victoria as a residential driver in 2012 and
has been a valued member of the team ever since. He says his
favorite part of being a residential driver is seeing kids on his
routes smile when he honks his horn. Terrel exemplifies a
commitment to serve every day with his positivity and exceptional
customer service.
2024 Operator of the Year: Rob
Hamil
Rob Hamil has
been with Republic Services for almost 32 years and has collected a
wealth of knowledge that makes him a go-to for assistance from his
colleagues. He helps move more than 1,000 tons per day in his wheel
loader at Republic's transfer station near Chicago's downtown loop. In his free time, he
enjoys playing golf and coaches a number of youth sports teams.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a
leader in the environmental services industry. Through its
subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with the most complete
set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste,
special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's
industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support
decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with
customers to create a more sustainable world. For more
information, please visit RepublicServices.com.
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