Driver & Coach of the Year Awards
2026 Lytx Driver & Coach Of The Year Awards
For 17 years, Lytx® has celebrated individuals who set the standard for excellence—behind the wheel and in the coaching seat.
"We are proud to celebrate all of the safety professionals whose dedication and leadership inspire other members of the fleet community to strive for excellence day in and day out."
Chris Cabrera
CEO, Lytx
Services & Utilities
Tommy Negahnquet,
AmeriGas Propane
1ST PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Kenneth Williams,
City of Kansas City
2ND PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Brandon Ratterree,
Rottler Pest Solutions
3RD PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Jazmine Lineberger,
Dycom Industries, Inc.
1ST PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Christopher D’Anna,
Washington Gas
2ND PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Zackariah Xavier,
Brink’s Inc.
3RD PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
"Safety and professionalism are things I take seriously every single day. As a driver who delivers propane to customers' homes, I know that people trust me not only to do my job well but to do it safely and responsibly. Being recognized shows that the hard work, dedication, and commitment to doing things the right way truly matter."
Tommy Negahnquet
AmeriGas Propane
Transit & EMS
Lester Tukiendorf,
Transit Team Inc.
1ST PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Russ Ximenez,
MV Transportation
2ND PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Andrea Tubbs Hillard,
Transdev North America Inc.
3RD PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Brandon Skidmore,
MV Transportation
1ST PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Eduardo Bustamante,
Transdev North America Inc.
2ND PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Alicia Edenburg,
Transit Team Inc.
3RD PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
“I drive our vulnerable adult community where they need to go and ensure their freedom of movement, quality of life, and independence. Outside of work I have taught my three, now adult, children how to drive safely and remind them regularly about the risks of the road that I might have seen during a recent shift. It is a great honor to be nominated for this award. To me, I am just doing my job as best I can.”
Lester Tukiendorf
Van Pool Transportation, LLC
Trucking & Freight
Gayland Larsen,
Barney Trucking Inc.
1ST PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Tamara Land,
Ryder System, Inc
2ND PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Kurt Scott,
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
3RD PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Teresa Patterson,
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
1ST PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Diane Taylor,
Barney Trucking Inc.
2ND PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Fernando Martinez,
Hub Group
3RD PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
“This nomination tells me that the work I've been putting in is making a difference not just for our account, but for the overall safety culture. It motivates me to continue guiding my drivers with patience, understanding, and accountability. I take coaching seriously because I understand the weight of this job, every conversation, every reminder, and every bit of feedback I give has the potential to protect someone's life.”
Teresa Patterson
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
Distribution & Retail
Marty Vigil,
UPS
1ST PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Joseph Medel,
Harbor Wholesale Grocery Inc.
2ND PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Robert Trzecki,
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
3RD PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Ronald Schafer,
Vulcan Materials Company
1ST PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Kerri-Kaye Lamb,
UPS
2ND PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Jasper Horn,
Imperial Dade
3RD PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
"The Lytx system has had a direct impact on the improved safety culture among our drivers on the road by their increased situational awareness and continued adherence to defensive-driving behaviors. The result has been a decrease in at-fault incidents, on-the-road safety violations and - in 2025 - zero lost time injuries among our Vulcan Materials' Southside Ready-Mix Concrete team members.”
Ronald Schafer
Vulcan Materials Company
Waste, Construction, & Concrete
Stephen Drussell,
Waste Connections, Inc.
1ST PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Curtis Hale,
CEMEX
2ND PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Billy Johnson,
GFL Environmental
3RD PLACE, DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Marina Hernandez,
Baldwin Paving Co. Inc.
1ST PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Patricia Hernandez,
Waste Connections, Inc.
2ND PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
Jason Van Achte,
GFL Environmental
3RD PLACE, COACH OF THE YEAR
“Being nominated for Lytx Coach of the Year is a meaningful recognition that my efforts are positively influencing the safety culture within the organization. It affirms that the work I do to promote safe driving behaviors and accountability is making a measurable difference and reinforces the importance of continued commitment to safety leadership."
Marina Hernandez
Baldwin Paving Co. Inc.