Frito-Lay Says 'Thanks a Million' to a Special Group of Over-The-Road Drivers

Frito-Lay Says 'Thanks a Million' to a Special Group of Over-The-Road Drivers

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Company Celebrates Two Kirkwood Over-the-Road Drivers Who Have Traveled One Million or More Accident-Free Miles

Plano, Texas (Nov. 2, 2009) - PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America is recognizing 95 over-the-road (OTR) drivers who this year have reached the career milestone of driving more than one million, two million or three million miles accident-free. Two of these "Million Milers" are based at Frito-Lay's Kirkwood, N.Y., facility - Rick Holgate and John Whitney reached one million miles.

"This week Frito-Lay celebrates the men and women who safely move our snacks across the country every day," said Bill Simkins, National Fleet Safety Manager, Frito-Lay North America. "Driving one million or more accident-free miles is an incredible achievement, and we are grateful for their commitment to safety for themselves and for all the people with whom we share the road."

On average it takes a Frito-Lay OTR driver about 10 years to reach the one million mile mark. The company now has more than 500 active "Million Milers" on the roads daily, which represents nearly 40% of its U.S. drivers. Seven Million Milers have driven three million accident-free miles throughout their careers with Frito-Lay. Through the Million Milers program, and the company's extensive safety efforts, Frito-Lay has seen a 70% decline in collisions since 1999.

This year's class of "Million Milers," along with their families, was recognized by Frito-Lay's top executives at an annual gala at the company's national headquarters in Plano, Texas.

Frito-Lay's Million Milers possess high-level safety skills honed through extensive training and adherence to good driving behaviors. Frito-Lay utilizes skills maneuvering courses, advanced driving simulators and team collaborations on best practices to create a positive safety culture and to help its drivers maintain their skills.