Pittsburgh, PA (April 21, 2022) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today that its driver, Gary Eastwood, has been named the Maryland Truck Driver of the Year by the Maryland State Police.  Awards were presented on March 3, 2022.

Eastwood was one of 12 drivers recognized by Maryland Motor Truck Association as the 2021 Drivers of the Month, with the State Police choosing him from among the 12 winners as the Driver of the Year. Gary has been a driver for 32 years. He has driven for PITT OHIO’s Baltimore terminal for 28 years traveling 2.8 of his 3.2 million miles safely. His outstanding service includes:

• Helping another driver whose trailer was on fire, saving the tractor and the load.
• Assisting the police and emergency medical personnel when he was the first on the scene at a fatal accident.
• Running a community lawn and garden service for elderly.
• Serving as a longtime lay person at his church in Westminster.

In support of his nomination, Eastwood’s daughter said, “My dad learned something most people never do.  There is no end, no finish line to being a good dad, a good person, or a good truck driver.”

PITT OHIO Manager of Training and Development, Dean Yockey, said, “I have known Gary Eastwood for many years now and during that time he has not only been an outstanding driver in my opinion, but an excellent role model for all PITT OHIO employees at the Baltimore Terminal.  He has a positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and professional work ethic.  Gary has been successful because he is willing to go the extra mile in all that he does. When off duty, Gary volunteers within his community and serves as a lay person at church.  Congratulations Gary, thank you for your hard work and dedication!”

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