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West Side Transport
4201 16th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-1207
800-373-2957
www.westsidetransport.com

For Immediate Release

March 26, 2009

WEST SIDE TRANSPORT NAMES 2008 DRIVER OF THE YEAR

Cedar Rapids, IA (March 26, 2009) – West Side Transport recently named Dave Fleming as their 2008 Driver of the Year. Fleming, of Stanley, Iowa was selected after being named Driver of the Month in November. He was awarded at West Side’s annual meeting on March 14.

Fleming was selected from a field of 12 Drivers of The Month for 2008. The award is based on outstanding achievement in driven miles, fuel management, service, and professionalism. Lynette Merta, Fleming’s dispatcher, feels he was a great choice for Driver of the Year because he’s always, “going above and beyond what we need as a driver. He’s just a pleasure to work with.” Company President & CEO, Don Vogt, presented Fleming a check and engraved sculpture during the awards ceremony. Vogt stated, “Fleming exemplifies West Side’s mission by providing total quality service to our customers.”

In addition to Fleming, other Drivers of the Month for 2008 were honored. They are:

January Elaine Bodnar - Endicott, NY,
February Henry Schaper - Farmington, MO,
March Reginald Kent - Johnston, PA,
April Will Parrish - Yadkinville, NC
May Jacob Siebels - Mt. Vernon, IL
June Royal Willits - Keithsburg, IL
July Steve Willson - Lisbon, IA
August James Boulet - Marion, IA
September Henry Schaper - Farmington, MO
October Phil Ogg - New Hampton, IA
November Dave Fleming - Stanley, IA
December Rick Troester - Shellsburg, IA

West Side Transport, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a dry-van carrier operating a fleet of 506 late model power units and 1200 dry-van trailers throughout the US, delivering quality and timely service to its customers. West Side Transport has been operating for over 35 years, and is recognized as one of the carriers of choice in the trucking industry.