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2016 Driver of the Year Event Recap
Friday, February 3, 2017
It’s always a special time when Maverick family comes together to celebrate and honor our Drivers of the Month. This year was no different, as both Maverick office employees and Black Hats (along with spouses) gathered to fellowship in Little Rock at Next Level Events for our annual Driver of the Year Banquet.
Those in attendance heard speeches from VP of Operations John Coppens, Chairman & CEO Steve Williams, and President John Culp. It was a memorable time reflecting on Maverick’s humble beginnings and giving praise and special recognition to the twelve Drivers of the Month.
The next morning, while the Drivers Advisory Committee held their quarterly meeting, our Black Hats’ spouses went sightseeing in downtown Little Rock! Their stops included the Clinton Presidential Library (with its current exhibit: The Beatles!) and lunch at Forty Two.
2015 Driver of the Year Roger Wyble
Then it was time for the Driver of the Year pronouncement! 12 outstanding and honorable Drivers of the Month were nominated, but the driver with the most votes throughout the fleet and office employees would be…
Raurii Milbrandt!
Raurii “Pineapple” Milbrandt pronounced as 2016 Driver of the Year
Emotions were definitely high as Raurii gave a heartfelt speech to the Maverick crowd.
Raurii with Driver Instructor Kurt Ebersole
Raurii with Fleet Manager Tim Seivertson
Raurii with December 2016 Driver of the Month Tommy Walters
Raurii with 2011 Driver of the Year Allen Coley
Left to right: VP of Operations John Coppens, Chairman & CEO Steve Williams, Raurii, President John Culp
Raurii with former Drivers of the Year
2016 Drivers of the Month
Congratulations Raurii! You will represent our fleet well throughout 2017 as our Driver of the Year!