Orlando, Florida — The National Private Truck Council announced that Target Composites One LLC and Cohen Transport/ Recycling secured the top spots in the Local category for the 2025 Fleet Safety Awards, marking the highest safety performance among private fleets that year.
Safety remains the cornerstone of the trucking industry, especially after recent FMCSA regulations tightened driver training and crash‑reporting requirements. The NPTC’s Fleet Safety Awards highlight fleets that not only meet these standards but also achieve record‑low accident ratios, providing a benchmark for others to follow.
Kate Mirise, CTP and Chair of the NPTC Safety Committee, explained the focus of the awards: “The Fleet Safety Awards recognize NPTC member companies that work to make safety a priority in their private fleet operations.” The 2025 awards honored companies with the lowest ratio of accidents per million miles for the past year. International Motors and Centerline Drivers sponsored the event, which took place during the NPTC Annual Education Management Conference and Exhibition in Orlando. Winners spanned four categories. In the Local category, Target Composites One LLC and Cohen Transport/ Recycling took first place. Regional winners included Clinton’s Ditch Coop Co., Inc., America’s Service Line, LLC, and SWTO, LLC / SEI Fuel. Mixed Small fleets were awarded to RedGuard Chobani LLC and Johnsonville Trucking LLC, while Mixed Large fleets earned recognition for Contract Transportation Systems / Sherwin‑Williams Co., ADM Trucking, Inc., and Vantive Healthcare. The Gold Seal honored fleets whose terminals recorded no crashes in 2024, with recipients Clopay Transportation Company, Hillyard, Inc., Interstate Batteries, and Marathon Petroleum Company LP. Silver Seal winners, who cut crash rates by 40% or more, were Marathon Petroleum Company LP, New South Express, Inc., and Pitney Bowes Inc. Bronze Seal recipients, showing 20%‑39% crash‑rate reductions, included Contract Transportation Systems / Sherwin‑Williams Co., Marathon Petroleum Company LP, and New South Express, Inc.
What This Means for Drivers
Drivers on these fleets can expect lower risk of on‑road incidents, translating to fewer injury claims and potentially higher pay rates tied to safety performance. Owner‑operators affiliated with award‑winning fleets may benefit from access to advanced training programs and safety technology upgrades that the companies often implement to maintain their standings. CDL‑A holders working for these companies could see improved job security as carriers prioritize proven safety records in contract negotiations and fleet expansions.
Industry Reaction
While the NPTC did not release specific statements from other carriers, the broader trucking community views these awards as a positive step toward raising industry standards. Many carriers are already investing in driver coaching, predictive maintenance, and data‑driven safety analytics to emulate the practices of the award recipients. The recognition also reinforces the importance of consistent safety metrics for securing freight contracts and maintaining compliance with FMCSA regulations.
Key Points
- Target Composites One LLC and Cohen Transport/ Recycling led the Local category with the lowest accident ratios.
- Mixed Large fleets such as Contract Transportation Systems / Sherwin‑Williams Co. achieved top safety performance across over 100 vehicles.
- Gold Seal recipients recorded zero crashes at their terminals during 2024.
- Silver Seal winners cut crash rates by 40% or more, demonstrating rapid safety improvements.
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