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3,000,000 miles

Charles Frasier Charleston Area Regional Transit Authority (CARTA), Veolia Transportation

INDUCTEES SAFE DRIVER HALL OF FAME presented by 5Star Specialty Programs

Charles began his career as a transit bus driver in 1974. He begins his route each day meditating and sharing motivational messages with his peers that benefit the customers he interacts with daily. Charles says safety is his top priority and has earned recognition and commendations for excellence and exemplary service.

Robert Tobin, Veolia Transportation Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Authority; Veolia Transportation Robert began his career with Las Vegas Transit in 1992. As an employee of Veolia Transportation for the last 19 years, he shares his high level of attention and his onthe-job experiences to mentor newer operators. He has served over 15 years as line and revenue instructor and has numerous recognition awards for his safe driving.

Marshall F. Thomas Valley Metro, Tempe, AZ; Veolia Transportation Marshall joined Veolia Transportation in 2000, coming from his previous position with Forsythe & Associates. He has received numerous awards for his safe driving, and mentors newer drivers in safe driving techniques.

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Sue Sutain, Valley Metro, Phoenix, AZ Veolia Transportation Sue has logged an estimated 3,500,000 miles in her 42 years as a transit bus driver, 10 years with Wunderlich Bus Company in Minnesota and 32 years with Valley Metro, Phoenix, AZ. She enjoys recognition and numerous awards for her high level of attention to the job. She enjoys her passengers and considers their safety her most important focus.

2,000,000 miles Jones Kinloch, Charleston Area Regional Transit Authority (CARTA), Veolia Transportation Jones began with SCE&G in 1977 before his career with Veolia Transportation, and has logged an estimated 2,888,500 miles. He is the recipient of the 2012 Fixed Route Operator of the Year Award, following numerous awards for service and perfect attendance on the job. At one point he received a letter from the Mayor of Quebec, QC, Canada extending an invitation to visit Quebec in appreciation of his politeness.

1,000,000 miles Susie Ramirez Veolia Transportation Chico Division (Butte Regional Transit - Bline)

Scott QUARRY Veolia Transportation Chico Division (Butte Regional Transit - Bline)

In her 16 years with Veolia Transportation, Susie has served as a fixed route and paratransit operator, and is currently a member of the Chico DRIVE Team.

Scott is a foundational member of the Chico Division team for Veolia Transportation. He makes safety a priority and works as a safety instructor mentoring newer drivers.

Jonathan Wilson Kobussen Trailways Kaukauna, WI A native of Madison WI, Jonathan became a motorcoach driver in 2004. Kobussen Trailways President Joe Kobussen says Wilson has always been the standard by which his company measures safety awareness.

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