U.S. XPRESS Driver recognized as Highway Hero Finalist
For his heroic role in helping save a fellow trucker
trapped inside a flaming tractor, U.S. XPRESS
driver David Dunham earned an all expenses paid trip to the 3rd
annual Mid-America
Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. David was being honored as one
of the finalists for Goodyear’s North American highway Hero
Award.
On March 26th, David received his moment in the spotlight and a
$5,000 savings bond for being part of a very elite group of
drivers. “ I’ve been in the trucking business for 12 years and
David stands out among the best,” said Daniel Weis, David’s
capacity manager. “I was very happy when I heard he had been
nominated for this award. If anyone deserves this recognition, it’s
David.”
Traveling on Interstate 40 through New Mexico, David came upon
another trucker who had careened off the highway into a deep
median. The truck was beyond mangled- it was on fire. In a rush to
reach the man, David slipped and fell on the sharp rocks
surrounding the median. When asked about his thoughts regarding his
own safety, David said, “there wasn’t time to think. “
“I just saw something that needed to be done and did it,” he
explained. “ I grabbed the arm and shoulder part of his sweater and
started backing up. I could see the flames coming up between his
legs and around his body. I prayed he wouldn’t catch fire because
there was diesel fuel everywhere.”
Miraculously, David was able to rescue the trucker, pulling him
out of the cab just before the flames engulfed the tractor.
“I’m truly surprised and honored to have been chosen by Goodyear
from among thousands to represent truckers, across America, “ said
David humbly. “ I just think of myself as a normal, everyday person
who was just doing his job.”
But Vice President of Recruiting Gary Kelly who attended the
Goodyear events with David knows it takes a special person to
perform the job of saving someone’s life.“ David was a superstar at
the Louisville truck show. He did an outstanding job of
representing himself and U.S. XPRESS.”
After being recognized as one of the three runners-up, David was
interviewed on the XM and Sirius Radio networks and by all the
major trucking magazines and graciously worked in the U.S. XPRESS
recruiting booth recruiting new drivers.
“ The story of David’s heroic act is truly inspirational, “ said
Gary. “ He is true hero and deserves our admiration. I am very
proud to have him on our driving team at U.S. XPRESS.”
The U.S. XPRESS fleet consists of more than 5,600 company owned and
independent contractor trucks running throughout the contiguous 48
states. If you’re a top professional driver-team, solo or
independent contractor – interested in one of the many fine
regional, dedicated, or OTR opportunities available with U.S.
XPRESS call us at 1.800.830.3834
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