TrueBlue's Centerline Drivers Launches Inaugural Customer Awards to Elevate Recognition of Excellence in Transportation

Core Insights - Centerline Drivers, a leader in transportation staffing, has launched the inaugural Respect the Drive Customer Awards to honor businesses excelling in safety, driver culture, and inclusivity [1][3] - The Drive It Forward Scholarship, now in its third year, supports women entering the commercial truck driving profession, with this year's recipient being Cienna Townson from Georgia [4][5] - Bernard Shaw has been named Driver of the Year for his exceptional dedication to safety and service since joining Centerline in 2021 [5][6] Recognition Programs - The Respect the Drive Customer Awards feature four levels of distinction, celebrating organizations that prioritize inclusion, safety, and driver culture [3][8] - The inaugural honorees include Southern Glazers for the Onyx Open Road Award, Sugar Foods for the Diamond Driver Culture Award, TA Dedicated for the Sapphire Safety Award, and Standard Logistics for the Ruby Respect the Drive Award [8] Commitment to Workforce Development - Centerline Drivers connects over 4,500 drivers annually with Fortune 1000 and mid-sized companies, emphasizing its role in providing quality staffing solutions in the transportation sector [9] - The company has a long-standing tradition of investing in the future of trucking through scholarships and recognition programs, reinforcing its commitment to the industry [2][6]