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The company says the statement also means planning for the future in terms of extensive employee training, growing its asset-based service center network and in- vesting in technologies that will help it stay on the cutting edge of the transportation and service equation. "From the start, we've emphasized the importance of straightforward, honest and timely communication with customers, employees and partners," says Tom Cronin, president. "It's the only way I know." Service and safety Dayton Freight's impressive service re- cord refl ects Cronin's emphasis: Last year, 98.2 percent of its shipments arrived on schedule, with 99.8 percent of them arriv- ing claims-free. But perhaps the statistic that excites the company the most is its safety record: Last year, only 0.12 percent of its U.S. Department of Transportation-recordable accidents per million miles were deemed preventable. Dayton Freight attributes its safety suc- cess to a companywide team effort and says it is due to the quality of the employees its hires, along with ongoing education and fl eet maintenance. Drivers are trained to recognize that attention to speed limits, road conditions and other drivers are critical components of quality freight management. Dockwork- ers, whether they operate forklifts or load freight, are reminded continuously to ad- here to strict company guidelines regarding proper job procedures. Dayton Freight's ongoing safety initia- tives include continuous improvement of all dock and vehicle operations; safety representatives serving at each service center; an annual employee safety awards program; a Million Mile Club for drivers; ongoing companywide safety communica- tions; and driver recognition for successful DOT and independent monitoring service inspections. The company's hard work and dedication haven't gone unrecognized. Last year for the fi rst time, Dayton Freight won the 2014 Ohio Trucking Association President's Tro- phy for the Large Division, 10-20 Million Mile Category. The company also won the Fleet Safety Award in the Large Division. 10 www.FlatbedTruckingJobs.com May 2016 FLEET FOCUS Mike Cronin, executive vice president, and Tom Cro- nin, president, say 'The Dayton Difference' is all about going the extra mile for customers and for others. Dayton Freight has 48 service centers and offers shippers one- or two-day service to thousands of points throughout a 13-state area.