This year’s class includes drivers from 13 companies, 17 states, and drivers with more than 564 years of experience and almost 45.8 million accident-free miles. We congratulate the new class of America's Road Team Captains and wish them the best of success as they carry out their mission over the next two years.” We thank the Captains for their strong engagement and being passionate ambassadors of this great profession. “America's Road Team is one of the most visible groups of professional truck drivers in the country, and we believe that their hard work to promote the profession and safety pays dividends for our industry. “Volvo Trucks is honored for the 20th consecutive year to continue our sponsorship of America's Road Team with a new Volvo VNL 760 and take part in this week's selection of the 2022-2023 Captains,” Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve said. The new Road Team Captains will tour the country in ATA's Interstate One Image Truck, which has an American flag emblazoned on a new 2021 Volvo VNL 760 that features a truck driving simulator and mobile classroom. Captains, with support from their companies, dedicate a few days each month to attend industry events, speak at schools, or meet policymakers on behalf of trucking. We thank James and all of the captains for their service and passion for our industry.”Īmerica’s Road Team, a group of professional truck drivers with superior safety records, was created in 1986 to represent the industry and is sponsored by Volvo Trucks. “James Ellis is a shining example of a professional driver, and we are extremely proud of him for being selected to this position of leadership," said George Gerth, Grammer’s senior vice president of risk, talent and safety. “It is critical that we continue to educate and engage with the public on opportunities in transportation. Grammer said Ellis’ appointment furthers the company’s long-standing legacy of leadership in the trucking industry spearheaded by founder and past chairman Shorty Whittington, and continued by his son, John Whittington, Grammer’s vice president of legislative affairs. “I’m proud that they will be representing the industry and ATA as our newest and best ambassadors-educating the country about trucking’s essential role in keeping America moving safely and efficiently.” “This industry, like our country, is diverse, hard-working, and patriotic, and this new class of America’s Road Team Captains reflects all of that,” ATA President and CEO Chris Spear said in an ATA release announcing the new team. The prestigious 2022-23 class includes Grammer Logistics’ James Ellis (Erwin, N.C.) and J&M Tank Lines’ Darrien Henderson (Mobile, Ala.).īoth drivers were finalists for National Tank Truck Carriers’ Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year award last year. to spread the message of safe driving while teaching about the industry and opportunities in it. The drivers will serve as trucking industry ambassadors, traveling the U.S. Helps prevent the oxidation of the aluminum and makes the seat easier to clean off after each race.American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced 22 professional truck drivers who will be 2022-23 America's Road Team Captains. Powder Coat your sea, for $125, Semi-Gloss Black, Flat Black, Red, Blue, White, Neon Green, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple.Stripes covers available in all 5 colors ($30).Full cover available in 5 colors, Black, Red, Blue, Gray or Purple.High Density closed cell, impact absorbing foam in head and Halo.Compatible with 5-Point and 6-Point harness systems as well as HANS and other head and neck restraints. ![]() Available in standard height (25" Shoulder Belt Holes) or 1" Tall (26" Shoulder Belt Holes) Head and shoulder supports also move up 1".Available in sizes 14 through 18 in 1/2" sizes.Head Supports are equal length (short side mirrored on right) for better visibility as a driver or passenger seat.1-peice design allows for fitting into tighter spaces.Reinforced shoulders and thighs and Halo.Designed for Miatas but great for Drag Racing and other Road Race Applications.
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