The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) recently announced the 40 inductees for the 2020 class of the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame.
Since its inception, IFDA has worked tirelessly with its member companies to promote a culture of safety. This program casts a spotlight on the industry’s top drivers for their outstanding records of service and safety.
“The past few months have proven just how essential these hard-working professional drivers are to our economy, national security, and way of life. They are truly unsung heroes,” said Mark S. Allen, president and CEO of IFDA. “These exceptionally skilled drivers ensure a safe and efficient food supply for professional kitchens across the country even during the hardest of times.”
There are more than 130,000 foodservice distribution drivers currently on the road, but only those with the best safety records and longevity of service qualify for the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame. To be eligible, the driver must have at least 25 years of employment with an IFDA member company, with no chargeable accidents and may not have any moving violations within the last five years.
This year’s class includes drivers from Dot Foods, Ben E. Keith, McLane Foodservice, Eby-Brown, Reinhart Foodservice, Gordon Food Service, Upper Lakes Foods, Sysco, Performance Food Group and more.
Visit ifdaonline.org/who-we-are/halloffame2020 for the full list of 2020 Inductees.
The 2020 class will be honored Oct. 28 at DSC Direct, the digital format of IFDA’s Distribution Solutions Conference (DSC).