Pittsburgh, PA (November 19, 2021) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today that its driver, Bill Nearhoof, has been selected by DNC Insurance as their Driver of the Year. 

DMC Insurance values safe and reliable professional drivers in the trucking industry. To celebrate the exceptional drivers of our insureds, the company hosts its annual DMC Driver of the Year Award program. The individual honored as the DMC Driver of the Year is a driver that helps to keep our roads safe, provides exceptional service and leadership, and gives back to the community and industry.

“With over 44 years and 3.8 million miles accident-free as a linehaul driver out of PITT OHIO's Baltimore terminal, Bill Nearhoof is an inspirational asset to the trucking industry,” said DNC Insurance.  “In addition to his safety record, the leadership Bill shows both as a lead driver trainer and in his local community culminates to make Bill the perfect representation of the values our award program aims to honor; an individual that helps to keep our roads safe, provides exceptional service and leadership, and gives back to the community and industry. Congratulations to Bill and the PITT OHIO team!”

In addition to his safe-driving record, Bill is a certified Smith System instructor that has trained over a hundred drivers as a lead trainer for PITT OHIO. Bill served in the U.S. Navy and still actively contributes to the Maryland Food Bank, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and VFW Post 6321. “40 years working nights is just astonishing,” said Jon Guidry, the Baltimore terminal manager. “I think it’s important for people to understand how remarkable it is for Bill to have his safety record with all that he does and working nights for over 40 years.” 

ABOUT PITT OHIO

In adhering to their “We’re Always There For You” signature commitment, PITT OHIO is dedicated to providing their customers with the best value in its SUPPLY CHAIN, GROUND, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and TRUCKLOAD services.  Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the entire Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West regions with over 3,000 employees.  The remainder of the United States and Canada is serviced with the PITT OHIO Transportation Group and additional North American service providers. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator, Director of Marketing
[email protected]
412-232-3015, ext. 6313