LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 28, 2018 — Murphy-Hoffman Company’s (MHC) Martin B. Hamilton received Lytx, Inc.’s Driver of the Year award for his outstanding record behind the wheel of his Ford F150 truck.
Lytx presented awards to honorees, including Hamilton, at the annual Lytx User Group Conference in San Diego. The awards acknowledge the best professional drivers and coaches using the Lytx DriveCam program who are committed to improving safety and efficiency behind the wheel and within their organization’s fleet.
Hamilton was among MHC’s three-time Driver of the Year award honorees, maintaining a clean driving record while working as a pickup and delivery driver at MHC Kenworth – Greeley. He navigates through northern Colorado’s diverse terrain with caution and intention while delivering parts to customers.
“It is a great honor for Martin to receive the Driver of the Year award from Lytx,” MHC Director of Safety and Risk Management Adrian O’Hara said. “Martin is deserving of this recognition and takes his job, as well as the award very seriously. He truly embodies MHC’s commitment to a world-class safety culture every time he gets behind the wheel while delivering great services to customers.”
MHC first partnered with Lytx, a global leader in video telematics, in 2014, and has integrated DriveCam into every company vehicle to proactively take a stance on safer driving. This year, MHC congratulated a record 93 drivers with awards for receiving zero “coachable” events through the Lytx DriveCam program.
“Rewarding and celebrating successful drivers and coaches who have prioritized safety is an important part of the DriveCam program,” Lytx Vice President of Safety Services Del Lisk, Lytx said. “Lytx’s ultimate goal is to create safer roads for all who use them, and drivers who share in this aspiration are essential for us to enact true change. We’re proud to recognize these professionals who have gone above and beyond to build a culture of safety and respect within the communities they serve.”
Located across 16 states, MHC is a network of over 100 locations, including 69 heavy and medium duty truck dealers, 32 MHC Truck Leasing locations, four Carrier Transicold locations and a wholly-owned finance company, MHC Financial Services. MHC features Kenworth, Volvo, Hino, Ford and Isuzu trucks.
To learn more about MHC’s locations, services and standards, visit www.mhc.com or call (888) MHC-TRUCK.