UPDATE – YRC Freight Driver James Banner Achieves Five Million-Mile Safety Milestone
Banner has been driving trucks for 50 years, with 42 of them spent driving for YRC Freight. Based in
“We are truly honored to have James on our team and congratulate him on this extraordinary accomplishment,” said CEO
Though he has grown accustomed to driving over the past five decades, Banner attributes his safety record to remaining highly vigilant. He keeps his eyes on the road, looking far ahead to prepare for shifts in traffic flow and adjust accordingly. If there seems to be any risk, he always pulls over and urges other drivers to do the same.
Banner advises anyone on the road to not jeopardize their safety and the safety of others by driving in a hurry. “Being in a hurry only makes you lose time. Let all the fast traffic go; you will never gain a significant amount of time by trying to keep up. Let them go past you, keep your eyes on the road ahead, and never drive faster than you can stop.”
“We are tremendously proud of James and the professionalism he has demonstrated for decades,” said
When he is not driving, Banner enjoys spending time landscaping his property at his home in
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