Dive summary:

• Republic Services workers, Terrance Johnson and Daniel Parker have won the Driver of the Year award given by the Environmental Industry Association (EIA).
• The award, presented at an annual industry tradeshow, recognized the two men for outstanding customer service and safety records.
• Johnson has worked in the waste industry for 14 years and holds a perfect safety and accident-free record while Parker has been in the industry for 34 years and has had a perfect safety and accident-free record for more than 22 years.

From the press release:

The EIA, National Solid Waste Management Association (NSWMA) affiliate, Driver of the Year program recognizes waste industry drivers committed to safety and providing excellent customer service. For more than 25 years, the EIA has recognized drivers who have upheld the field of solid waste management as an honorable occupation, and have conducted themselves and operated their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Drivers from the private and public sector in the U.S. are eligible for nomination.

EIA Chairman Charlie Appleby stated, "Drivers of the Year are the very best in our industry. They have excellent safety records, respect for their companies, and high standards of customer service. Winners of these awards are selected by an independent firm using standardized metrics to measure job performance and an association committee reviewing their accomplishments. This year, we have changed the categories to increase the total number of Drivers of the Year and better consider the varying sizes of companies in our industry." ...