Exceptional Cargo Handlers Earn Membership in 2015 ABF Freight Load Team

- Freight handlers from 10 ABF Freight Service Centers selected for recognition

- Selections based on personal integrity, safety records and proven ability to load trailers optimally

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Oct 06, 2014, 04:00 ET

FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ABF Freight^SM is proud to honor a group of 10 dockworkers with membership in the 2015 ABF Freight Load Team, an elite group of top freight-handling professionals from distribution centers throughout the ABF Freight North American network.

Established in 1994, the program is designed to show appreciation to exceptionally talented individuals who handle less-than-truckload freight.

"Load Team members are selected by our branch managers and regional vice presidents of operations," said Murray Babb, ABF Freight vice president of terminal operations. "Selections are based on the dockworkers' safety record, their involvement in our Quality Process and focus on teamwork, personal integrity and ability to load trailers in an optimal fashion—a skill that facilitates the safe, timely and efficient movement of shipments."

The Load Team program was established not only to honor outstanding performance but also to draw upon dock employees' insights regarding dock procedures and equipment. The 2015 Load Team members and their service centers are:

Bill Cheek—Dallas
Joe Farrell—Atlanta
Mike Grant— Salt Lake City
Scott Highland—Dayton, Ohio
Dexter Jones—Little Rock, Arkansas
Ronnie Lopez—Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ken Ney—Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Ike Ross—Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Tony Totero—Kansas City, Missouri
Marcus Williams—South Chicago, Illinois

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