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FLEET FOCUS MAY 2016 // COMPANY DRIVER // 45 overall safety record is one of the industry's best and that it will continue to uphold its own high standards of on-time intact service. "By traveling at a safe speed, using excellent following distances and respecting the rules of the road, our drivers reduce the occurrence of preventable accidents," Kirby says. "As a company, we are dedicated to making sure that safety is at the forefront of everything we do." Making the difference The company's commitment to safety and compliance is only part of what it likes to call "The Dayton Difference" – going "above and beyond" the norm in all areas, such as when employees step outside of their everyday responsibilities to help another employee, a friend or a charity. "'The Dayton Difference' is all about going the extra mile to make sure our customers are not just taken care of, but are thrilled with the service they receive from us," says Mike Cronin, executive vice president. Dayton Freight believes that such acts of kindness – large or small, one time or ongoing, on the job or in one's personal life – serve to create its unique corporate community where thinking about other people is the norm and plays an important role in its success as a company and as individuals. "Our hope is that each and every one of our employees feels valued and respected," says Tom Cronin. "They are the key to our current success and future growth. Yes, 'The Dayton Difference' means we invest in good equipment, technology and facilities. But we know that the real difference is our employees." CD