JASON STANLEY TRANSPORTATION/CROSSDOCK ADVISOR, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION KENELE SPELL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
LEXINGTON DC DRIVERS HIT THE SAFETY MARK ONE MILLION MILES AT A TIME WAYNE HAYES DRIVES ONE MILLION SAFE MILES FOR THE THIRD TIME Tractor-Trailer Driver, Wayne Hayes, had just completed a delivery to an AutoZone store in Jackson, MS, when he received the call that he hit the significant milestone of driving three million safe miles. AutoZone recognizes drivers when they achieve one million safe miles without a preventable collision. Wayne has twice won awards for driving one million safe miles and is the first to achieve three million safe miles for AutoZone. With the average driver taking 10 years to reach a million miles, doing so without incident requires a commitment to safety through patience, defensive driving and using key safety tactics. Congratulations, Wayne! On average, three million miles equals more than 21,000 store deliveries and more than 74,000 pallets delivered.
Wayne resides in Lexington, TN, and began his career with AutoZone on February 21, 1994, as a Tractor-Trailer Driver for the Lexington Distribution Center. He prides himself on being a cautious truck driver and often says, “Safe driving isn’t just a skill; it’s an attitude.” Over the years, he’s developed a great relationship with the stores he delivers in East Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana. According to Transportation/Crossdock Advisor, Jason Stanley, Wayne has been on cloud nine since he reached his latest milestone. “Wayne is also proud to be an AutoZoner. He has a shelf in his home to proudly display the AutoZone patches, awards, shirts, hats and other unique collectibles he has received over the years. He is part of an elite group. Only a few drivers in AutoZone’s history have achieved the one million mile mark, and Wayne has reached it three times. He exemplifies our Pledge and Values and goes above and beyond daily.”
TWO MILLION MILES OF SAFETY Tractor-Trailer Driver, Mike Lowrance, began his career in 1991, as an Outbound Order Selector in the Lexington DC. He was trained by Wayne Hayes and is a past Ricky Byrum National Roadeo participant. On average, two million miles equals more than 14,000 store deliveries and more than 52,000 pallets delivered.
When asked about his secrets to safe driving, Mike replied, “Watch your blind spots, give other drivers adequate space and make sure your mirrors are properly adjusted—simple Driver Safety 101 Tips.”
For each million safe miles driven, Tractor-Trailer Drivers receive $1,000 in gift cards, a commemorative plaque, and of course, AutoZoners receive a pat on the back from fellow AutoZoners. Congratulations to Wayne, Mike and all of our Tractor-Trailer Drivers, past and present, who have safely driven into the Million Mile Club!
COMING SOON! The new Million Mile Safe Driver lapel pin with a diamond in the center. TUNE-IN | 21
