Driver of the Year
In 2009, Ruan launched the Driver of the Year (DOY) program to recognize exceptional driver performance for the previous year. Our DOY candidates exemplify our standards of safety, customer service, dedication, and professionalism. Each Driver of the Year—one out of Ruan’s 4,000 professional drivers—is honored with a trophy, a cash reward, and the title of Driver of the Year for the recognition year. To select our Driver of the Year, on-site managers select DOY finalists from their operations. Our vice presidents of operations then narrow the field of finalists to a Winners’ Circle, who travel to our headquarters in Des Moines, IA, in July for an award ceremony and other festivities. Out of the Winners' Circle, our senior leadership team selects an annual Driver of the Year, announced at the award ceremony.