Celebrating the People Who Keep Ward Moving
As we celebrate Employee Appreciation Week, Ward Transport & Logistics is proud to recognize outstanding employees across our transportation and logistics network who consistently demonstrate what it means to Ship the Ward Way.
From professional P&D and linehaul drivers to dockworkers, mechanics, and Service Center support employees, these team members play an important role in providing the safe, reliable LTL freight transportation and exceptional service our customers depend on every day.
Each year, Ward honors individuals whose performance, dedication, safety, reliability, and commitment to our Cultural Beliefs set an example for those around them.
These awards are earned through consistent performance throughout the year. Honorees are selected based on criteria specific to their roles, including maintaining strong safety records, dependable attendance, meeting operational and service expectations, following required procedures, and demonstrating the values and behaviors that define our One Ward team.
Altoona (ALT)
P&D Driver of the Year: James Biddle
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Jesse Morgan
Dockworker of the Year: Joe Inman
ALT Mechanic: Nate Brumbaugh
Allentown (AWN)
P&D Driver of the Year: John Fravert
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Steve Powenski
Dockworker of the Year: Joe Erceg
Regional Service Center Support Person of the Year – East: Leanne Denmon
Baltimore (BAL)
P&D Driver of the Year: Rich Williams
Linehaul Driver of the Year: David Coates
Dockworker of the Year: Brian Bauers
Buffalo (BUF)
P&D Driver of the Year: John Gerace
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Mark Jeziorowski
Dockworker of the Year: Brendon Sickau
Chicago (CHI)
P&D Driver of the Year: Emanuel Cruz
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Stanley Kesek
Dockworker of the Year: Rodolfo Soto
Charlotte (CHR)
P&D Driver of the Year: Steven Hopkins
Linehaul Driver of the Year: James Starnes
Dockworker of the Year: Vanessa Dixon
Service Center Mechanic: Scott Foster
Cincinnati (CIN)
P&D Driver of the Year: Matthew Morelock
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Kyle Clark
Dockworker of the Year: Ronnell Bishop
Cleveland (CLA)
P&D Driver of the Year: Timothy Slowey
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Joseph Manak Sr.
Dockworker of the Year: Aaron Sanderson
Columbus (COL)
P&D Driver of the Year: Seth Warnock
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Don Potter
Dockworker of the Year: Dave Smalley
Erie (ERY)
P&D Driver of the Year: Cory Blough
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Bill Perry
Dockworker of the Year: Tim Riddle
Greensboro (GRB)
P&D Driver of the Year: Mark Hopkins
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Cameron Corcoran
Harrisburg (HBG)
P&D Driver of the Year: David Simon
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Donald Ellington
Indianapolis (IND)
P&D Driver of the Year: Dion Allicock
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Bryce Enright
Dockworker of the Year: Javier Ornelas
Milton (MIL)
P&D Driver of the Year: Richard Day
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Mark Lehman
Dockworker of the Year: Samual Schleig
Newburgh (NBG)
P&D Driver of the Year: Marcin Godlewski
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Jimmy Dimitrov
Pittsburgh (PGH)
P&D Driver of the Year: Larry Banks
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Grant Murray
Dockworker of the Year: Bill Janoski
Regional Service Center Support Person of the Year – West: Jen Vagnier
Philadelphia (PHL)
P&D Driver of the Year: Angel Medina Ortiz
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Kevin Bannigan
Dockworker of the Year: Mike Brown
Raleigh-Durham (RDU)
P&D Driver of the Year: Jose Rivera
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Ronnie Vanatta
Dockworker of the Year: Daniel Wimbush
Regional Service Center Support Person of the Year – South: Jessica Stamm
Richmond (RMD)
P&D Driver of the Year: James Beulah
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Paulette Jones
Dockworker of the Year: Randy Mack
Roanoke (ROA)
P&D Driver of the Year: Tyler Holdren
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Christopher Martin
Dockworker of the Year: Aaron Chittum
Scranton (SCR)
P&D Driver of the Year: Bruce Reap
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Stephen Gittens
Dockworker of the Year: Bernard Fisher
South Plainfield (SPL)
P&D Driver of the Year: Nicholas Vecchione
Dockworker of the Year: Jason White
Toledo (TOL)
P&D Driver of the Year: Brandon Sandifer
Linehaul Driver of the Year: John Feist
Dockworker of the Year: Braiden Vargas
Winchester (WIN)
P&D Driver of the Year: Randy Faircloth
Linehaul Driver of the Year: Kevin Drummond
Dockworker of the Year: Donald Grogg
Congratulations to Ward’s 2026 Employee Award Winners
To each of this year’s honorees, congratulations and thank you for the commitment, hard work, and leadership you bring to Ward Transport & Logistics.
Recognition like this represents more than a title. It reflects the effort put in every day—serving our customers, supporting fellow employees, working safely, solving problems, and helping our Service Centers and transportation network succeed.
Our award winners represent the people behind Ward’s LTL freight network. From P&D drivers serving customers in local markets and linehaul drivers moving freight between Service Centers to dockworkers handling shipments and mechanics keeping our equipment moving, each role contributes to the safe, reliable freight transportation our customers count on every day.
And while we’re proud to recognize these individuals, Employee Appreciation Week is also an opportunity to thank every member of the Ward team. Whether you’re behind the wheel, on the dock, in the shop, in an office, or supporting our network in another role, your contribution matters.
Together, we are One Ward, and together we continue to Ship the Ward Way.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 Award winners!