National Carriers, Inc. has named its Driver of the Month for the months of August and September of 2024. Joel Rosado of New Jersey and April Celestine of Louisiana were each named as a 2024 Driver of the Year finalist. The drivers have both received a one-thousand-dollar bonus and are now eligible to be named 2024 Driver of the Year. The winner will receive an additional $10,000 bonus.
Joel Rosado was awarded August Driver of the Month. He resides in New Brunswick, New Jersey and began driving at National Carriers in 2018. He operates his truck within the Greater New York area servicing accounts throughout the region. What began as a specialized route for one customer has morphed into a vital service for many.
Vice President of Refrigerated Operations Mark Phillips expressed, “Joel is our local dedicated driver on the East Coast. This award for him is long overdue. Joel is always a professional and willing to do what is needed to complete the task at hand. He safely and efficiently operates in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. He has always been a go-to driver who performs. Simply put, he is a true professional! We appreciate Joel.”
“I chose National Carriers because the company is not too big or too small. During orientation, things just felt right. The best thing about working here is that everyone is on a first-name basis. I am familiar with New York City traffic and directions. ‘Elite’ fleet drivers not familiar with the metro can drop their loaded trailers and head back out of the area while I complete our customer deliveries. This is less stressful for both incoming drivers and me. I know the neighborhoods, and I know what needs to be done. I appreciate National Carriers recognizing me with this award,” commented Rosado.
April Celestine of Lafayette, Louisiana was recognized as September Driver of the Month. She joined the “Elite” Fleet in October 2018 and currently delivers refrigerated products to customers across the midwestern and eastern states. As a past resident of New York, she feels confident with shipments and deliveries into difficult areas.
“This recognition is well deserved. She has an ‘in it to win it’ attitude. April is a team player who has her head on straight and stays focused. She is pro-National Carriers and does a damn good job,” boasted her driver manager, Aaron Donbar.
Celestine shared, “My granddad on my mother’s side was a trucker; my dad was a trucker. In 2004 I earned my Class A CDL and I also became a trucker. Before my CDL, I used to watch trucks come and go on Interstate 10 and wondered where they were coming from or going to. I enjoy seeing the United States and I have one state left to visit that I have not traveled to. Being named Driver of the Month was a great surprise to me.”
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National Carriers, Inc. 3925 Carbon Rd, Irving, TX 75038 Contact: Edward Kentner Director of Media Phone: (800) 835-2097 Ext. 6628 Email: e.kentner@nationalcarriers.com Website: www.nationalcarriers.com
