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Safe Driver of the Year 2023

The ACT Safest Driver Award is given to the driver who during the course of 2023 had the fewest number of coachable Drive Cam videos generated. Also, in order to qualify, the winner must have zero preventable accidents, and no roadside inspection violations. This year’s winner had one coachable video during the year and met […]

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Trainer of the Year 2023

The ACT Trainer of the Year for 2023 is Timmy Smith. Timmy brings a wealth of experience to ACT. He began his career in the industry in 2007 after attending Pinebluff Driving Academy. In 2015, while living in Canada for 3 years, Timmy earned his honors diploma in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, along with […]

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Driver of the Year 2023

ACT is proud to announce Doug Beyers as its 2023 Driver of the Year. Beyers, a resident of Topeka, KS, demonstrated exceptional dedication and performance throughout the year, driving an impressive 137,649 miles. A veteran driver, Beyers joined ACT on July 26, 2006, and has since achieved the remarkable milestone of driving two million miles […]

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Trainer of the Year 2022

The ACT Trainer of the Year for 2023 is David Quinn. David trained 17 students in 2022. He joined ACT in 2019 after a very successful career in sales, marketing, and architectural design. He actually came through the ACT Traction program, beginning his driving journey as a student and now enjoys giving back to the […]

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Safest Driver of the Year 2022

The ACT Safest Driver Award is given to the driver who during the course of 2022 had the fewest number of coachable Drive Cam videos generated. Also, in order to qualify, the winner must have zero preventable accidents, and no roadside inspection violations. This year’s winner had one coachable video during the year and met […]

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Driver of the Year 2022

ACT Driver of the Year for 2022 RICK ADAMS The ACT Driver of the Year award is given to the driver that was one of that year’s driver of the month. In order to be a driver of the month, you have to have zero preventable accidents, no service failures, no roadside violations/warnings, no motorist/ […]

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Safe Driver of the Year 2021

Greg Rowlison has been named the ACT Safe Driver of the Year Award winner for 2021! Greg earned this award by virtue of driving an entire calendar year with no Drive Cam coachable events, while also having no preventable accidents/incidents, no hours-of-service violations, and no roadside violations. Greg joined the ACT team in June 2014, […]

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Trainer of the Year 2021

Congrats to Rich Creager! Rich is our 2021 Trainer of the Year! He trained over 15 students last year. Rich has now trained well over 330 students in his career. Rich has been with ACT since April of 2017. His DSM is Amber. He’s been driving over 33 years now. His best safety advice is […]

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Driver of the Year 2021

Charles Ware was named the top overall driver at ACT for 2021. Charles was driver of the month in June and his DSM is Eric Hukill. Charles has been driving for ACT since September 2015 and he lives in Camdenton, MO. Charles will receive a custom truck wrap, a Carhartt coat, and a certificate. Charles […]

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2024 DECEMBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH: HARRY CRUMPLEY

Harry Crumpley is our December driver of the month. He lives in KC, KS and has been with ACT for 5 1/2 years. Harry’s safety advice is to keep your cool with other drivers. Harry enjoys the freedom and responsibility of driving. He likes the family environment and all the support from the office at […]

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2024 NOVEMBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH: LEROY FISHER

Leroy Fisher is our November driver of the month. He lives in Independence, MO and has been with ACT for 20 years. Leroy’s safety advice is to always pay attention to what you are doing and keep your eyes on the road. Leroy’s DSM is Darron Meek.

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2024 OCTOBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH: DARLA SMITH

Darla Smith is our October driver of the month. She has been with ACT for 3 years and lives in Kansas City. Darla’s safety advice is to always expect the unexpected. Darla likes the people she meets. Spreading kindness is free and we should do that everywhere we go. Darla says ACT feels like home […]

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2024 SEPTEMBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH: BRIAN MIDDLETON

Brian Middleton is our September driver of the month. He lives in Wood Heights, MO and has been with ACT for 4 years. Brian’s safety advice is to get ready for winter because it is coming! Brian likes how well all the people work together to get the job done at ACT. Eric Hukill is […]

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2024 AUGUST DRIVER OF THE MONTH: KELLY KING

Kelly King is our August driver of the month. He lives in Sidney, OH and has been with ACT for 18 years. Kelly’s safety advice is to follow the Smith System for safe driving. He likes the family atmosphere and excellent treatment here at ACT. Kelly’s DSM is Eric Hukill.

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2024 JULY DRIVER OF THE MONTH: RICK DREESMAN

Rick Dreesman is our July driver of the month. He has been with ACT for 3 years and lives in Kansas City. Rick’s safety advice is to do those pre trips and don’t rush. Rick likes how everyone at ACT is friendly and helpful. He likes being his own boss and seeing the country. Rick’s […]

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2024 JUNE DRIVER OF THE MONTH: ERIC STOCK

Eric Stock is our June driver of the month. He lives in KC, MO and has been with ACT for 3 years. Eric’s safety advice is to stay situationally aware all the time. Eric likes how relaxing driving can be at times and he likes the family environment at ACT. Tammy Mullins is his DSM.

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2024 MAY DRIVER OF THE MONTH: PAUL MCCARTNEY

Paul McCartney is our May driver of the month. He lives in Monroe City, MO and has been with ACT for 8 years. Paul’s safety advice is to watch what you are doing, listen to others, & pay attention to your surroundings. He likes talking with Brian, Jim or Missy if there are problems. He […]

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2024 APRIL DRIVER OF THE MONTH: ROSARIO ACOSTAOSUNA

Rosario Acostaosuna is our April driver of the month. He has been with ACT for 7 months and lives in KC, KS. Rosario’s safety advice is to drink a lot of coffee, stay awake, and stay focused. What Rosario likes at ACT is that he’s on his own, he does what needs done to be […]

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2024 MARCH DRIVER OF THE MONTH: TERENCE HEADLEY

Terence Headley is our March driver of the month. He lives in KC, MO and has been with ACT for almost 11 years. Terence’s safety advice is to drive safely and to your own abilities. He has always loved driving and loves the open road. He likes how close to home ACT is and the […]

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2024 FEBRUARY DRIVER OF THE MONTH: NAD HOLLAND

Nad Holland is our February driver of the month. He lives in Wingo, KY and has been with ACT for 8 months. Nad’s safety advice is 1) professional truck be safe & keep it first 2) be considerate of other drivers, & 3) forgiveness of those on the road that don’t think of others out […]

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2024 JANUARY DRIVER OF THE MONTH: DOUG BEYER

Doug Beyer is our January driver of the month. He has been with ACT for 17.5 years and lives in Topeka, KS. Doug’s safety advice is to take your time and always double check everything! What Doug likes at ACT is how we are always straight with the drivers and always work with them. Doug […]

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2023 DECEMBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH: GARY STEWARD

Gary Steward is our December driver of the month. He lives in Farmington, MO and has been with ACT for 20 years. Gary’s safety advice is to pay attention at all times and watch out for others. Gary likes the freedom, being outside and seeing new places. What he likes about ACT is that everybody […]

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2023 NOVEMBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH: PHILLIP TAYLOR

Phillip Taylor is our November driver of the month. He lives in Raytown, MO and has been with ACT for 16 years. Phillip’s safety advice is that you must have patience. The roads can be very unpredictable on how others drive. Phillip likes the freedom of the road and the amount of time allowed to […]

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2023 OCTOBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH: PATRICK BABB

Patrick Babb is our October driver of the month. He has been with ACT for 11 years and lives in Kansas City, MO. Patrick’s safety advice is to move with a purpose and never get in a hurry. Something always happens when you rush around and hurry. Patrick likes the pay and making good money […]

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2023 SEPTEMBER DRIVER OF THE MONTH: LEROY FISHER

Edwin “Leroy” Fisher is our September driver of the month. He lives in Independence MO and has been with ACT for 26 years. Leroy’s safety advice is to never think you know what the other drivers are thinking or going to do. What you think you know, you don’t. Leroy likes the independence of being […]

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2023 AUGUST DRIVER OF THE MONTH: JUSTIN SHADDIX

Justin Shaddix is our August driver of the month. He lives in O’Fallon, MO and has been with ACT for 17 years. His safety advice is to always be aware and plan trips. What Justin loves about driving is the open road, freedom and money. He likes the hometime, the hometown fleet and the money […]

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2023 JULY DRIVER OF THE MONTH: BRIAN MIDDLETON

Brian Middleton is our July driver of the month. He has been with ACT for 3 years and lives in Wood Heights, MO. Brian’s safety advice is to be aware of your surroundings, drive your drive, and set a good example, especially in work zones. Brian says this about ACT, “I like the dedication to […]

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2023 JUNE DRIVER OF THE MONTH: JACOB MELTON

Jacob Melton is our June driver of the month. His home is in Kansas City, MO and he has been with ACT for 8 years. His DSM is Amber Dumler. Jacob’s safety advice is to make sure you are fully rested and eye on the prize. Jacob likes the family atmosphere here at ACT.

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2023 MAY DRIVER OF THE MONTH: DAVID QUINN

David Quinn is our May driver of the month. He lives in Gladstone, MO and has been with ACT for 4 years. His safety advice is to continue to practice the Smith system, whether you have been driving for a year or 20 years. David says this about ACT, “It’s completely the people. From the […]

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2023 APRIL DRIVER OF THE MONTH: JEFFREY MILLER

Jeff Miller is our April driver of the month. He has been with ACT for 1 year and lives in Bethany, MO. Jeff’s safety advice is to be aware of what is going on around you at all times. Jeff loves driving and the biggest key factor for him liking ACT is that he feels […]

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