Canucks Take Half of Top Spots in Ryder Tech Contest

GREENSBORO, NC – While a Canadian didn’t take the top honor at the recent 2015 Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program, four Canucks were among the top eight from Ryder’s team of more than 5,000 U.S. and Canada-based technicians.

The gathering at the Mack Customer Center in Allentown, PA is designed to identify, recognize and reward high-performing truck maintenance technicians.

The Top Tech competition began with three rounds of increasingly challenging written and hands-on tests measuring technical training qualifications, outstanding customer service performance and quality workmanship.

Eight finalists were then selected to travel to the Mack Customer Center for the final series of 10 rigorous hands-on skill tests, covering everything from vehicle electronics to preventive maintenance and air conditioning.

After tallying the results, Stephen Radford of Charlotte, NC earned the title of “2015 Top Technician,” plus a cash prize and the keys to a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette.

Darek Mowinsk of Windsor, ON, and Christopher Barnett of Hebron, KY were named the second and third place winners respectively, with each receiving a cash prize.

The other finalists are:

•         David Berdovich of Harvey, IL

•         Kenneth Bilyea of London, ON

•         Trevor Cox of Bensenville, IL

•         Derick Hebert of London, ON

•         Francis Smerek of Kitchener, ON

All eight finalists will represent Team Ryder at the 2015 TMC SuperTech National Technician Skills Competition, beginning Sept. 21 in Orlando, FL.

 

 


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