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BR Williams Trucking, Inc Achieves Historic Victory in Alabama Trucking Association

BR Williams secures first place in three key divisions of the Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) Fleet Safety Banquet, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to highway and workplace safety.

BR Williams Trucking, Inc Achieves Historic Victory in Alabama Trucking Association

Oxford, AL – BR Williams Trucking, Inc., a leading player in the trucking and transportation industry, has achieved a historic victory by placing first in the General Commodities Local Division, General Commodities Linehaul Division, and General Commodities Combined Division at the Alabama Trucking Association Fleet Safety Banquet. This is the first time in the company's history that it has won all three awards simultaneously, highlighting its unwavering commitment to promoting safety within the industry.

“I am pleased to report B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc. has placed first in the General Commodities Local division, first in the General Commodities Linehaul division and first in the General Commodities Combined division of the Alabama Trucking Association Safety Contest. This award along with an improvement award will be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet” states Tim Frazier, CDS, Vice President of Safety & Compliance at ATA. “Congratulations on your success in 2023 and we are looking forward to an even better 2024.”


The ATA Fleet Safety Banquet is highly regarded as a benchmark for recognizing excellence in trucking safety. The Awards are based on previous year's safety records from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Motor Carrier Safety Unit.

Winning these awards highlights BR Williams' successful implementation of safety protocols and practices, significantly contributing to safer highways and workplaces. The company's comprehensive approach to safety serves as a testament to its achievement, setting a high standard for others in the industry to follow.

"We are immensely proud of our team for their hard work and dedication that has led to this historic accomplishment," said Mr. Justin Corley, Safety and ISO Coordinator of B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc. "Safety is at the core of everything we do, and being recognized by the Alabama Trucking Association in this way is both an honor and a responsibility we take seriously. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and excellence."

The awards were officially presented to BR Williams at the Annual Fleet Safety Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham on March 14, 2024. This recognition not only celebrated the company's achievements in the past year but also set a positive trajectory for continuing success in safety and beyond.

About BR Williams:
BR Williams is a one-stop enterprise for trucking, warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics services. Since 1958, the firm has specialized in removing supply chain challenges through custom-made solutions.

What started as a two-truck operation now has over 145 trucks, a full-service logistics division, and six distribution centers in the Southeast U.S., covering 1.7 million square feet of warehouse space.

For more information about BR Williams, please visit www.brwilliams.com.

Driven to Serve. Driven by Family. Driving Supply Chain Forward.

https://www.brwilliams.com/

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