CENTREVILLE, VA - Violet Helferich, of Bennett Motor Express, joined a small but prestigious group of drivers when she was presented the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s (SC&RA) Driver of the Year Award. 

The annual Driver of the Year Award honors individuals in the industry who have distinguished themselves as drivers committed to highway safety. Helferich is a group leader at Bennett who is primarily responsible for hauling massive wind blades, and was selected as this year’s recipient in response to her remarkable accident-free career. 

2017 SC&RA Driver of the Year - Violet Helferich
2017 SC&RA Driver of the Year - Violet Helferich
“It has been a great honor to be recognized for my dedication and passion for operating commercial trucks,” said Helferich. “I have showed my kids that if there's a will there is a way to get the job done safely and efficiently. When it comes to safety, I think about the families out here on the road that I share. I can't thank the people enough who have stood behind me and given me the tools and the knowledge to do the job I do today.” 

In addition to her impressive safety record, Helferich is also a respected leader among her peers, known by many for having outstanding organizational skills, extreme accuracy in route surveying, and a notable dedication to off-duty route research, which helps keep her team safe and prepared.

“Violet is the type of driver—safe, efficient, dedicated— that all of us in the industry are proud to see win this award,” said Joel Dandrea, Chief Executive Officer of SC&RA. “Her work ethic and attention to detail contribute to her success and she stands as an example for all drivers.” 

Helferich was recognized during a ceremony at the 2018 SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium, which took place Feb. 28 – March 2 in St. Louis, MO.