Las Vegas –The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Voice of the Recycling Industry™, announced the winners of its second annual Vehicle Safety Awards recognizing top members for outstanding commitment to the safety of employees and the general public as evidenced by progressive and effective fleet safety programs. The awards come in two categories: Best Fleet Award and Pacesetter Award.
Based on class size, the Best Fleet Award is presented to the ISRI member with the lowest vehicle accident rate, and the lowest U.S. Department of Transportation recordable accident rate in 2013. The Pacesetter Award, also based on class, is granted to the ISRI member using the same criteria as the Best Fleet Award but covering a three-year period, in this case January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2013.
This year’s recipients, based on fleet classes are:
2013 Best Fleet Award Small Fleet 300,000 – 500,000 Miles:
1. General Metals of Tacoma Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
2. Metals Recycling, LLC Schnitzer Northeast
3. Berman Brothers Inc.
2013 Pacesetter Award Small Fleet 300,000 – 500,000 Miles:
1. Berman Brothers Inc.
2013 Best Fleet Award Intermediate Fleet 500,001 – 1,000,000 Miles:
1. Consolidated Scrap Resources Inc.
2. Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.
3. Grossman Iron and Steel Company
2013 Pacesetter Award Intermediate Fleet 500,001 – 1,000-000 Miles:
1. Consolidated Scarp Resources Inc.
2013 Best Fleet Award Medium Fleet 1,000,001 – 5,000,000 Miles:
1. Metal Exchange Corporation
2. Schupan and Sons Inc.
3. Tennessee Valley Recycling, LLC
2013 Pacesetter Award Medium Fleet 1,000,001 – 5,000,000 Miles:
1. Metal Exchange Corporation
2013 Best Fleet Award Large Fleet Greater Than 5,000,000 Miles:
1. Omni Source Transport, LLC
2013 Pacesetter Award Large Fleet Greater Than 5,000,000 Miles:
1. Omni Source Transport, LLC
“Through rigorous driver training, accident prevention, and vehicle maintenance programs these award-winning companies are setting the bar high ensuring America’s roads are safe for all motorists,” said Commodor Hall, ISRI’s transportation safety manager. “Each winner when through a demanding selection process in order to prove they are among the safest on the road. We are fortunate to have a strong field of contenders in our industry and look forward to close competition for years to come.”
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The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI)
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the Voice of the Recycling Industry™. ISRI represents more than 1,600 companies in 21 chapters nationwide that process, broker and industrially consume scrap commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics and textiles. With headquarters in Washington, DC, the Institute provides safety, education, advocacy, and compliance training, and promotes public awareness of the vital role recycling plays in the U.S. economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development.