Five-Time ATA President’s Award Winner: Why Safety at Roehl Isn’t Just a Standard — It’s THE Cornerstone Value
Post Date - Dec 19, 2025
Safety isn’t something that just happens — it’s built mile by mile, decision by decision, driver by driver. And in 2025, Roehl Transport once again proved what it means to set the bar high in our industry.
Roehl Transport is a 5-time recipient of the ATA’s President’s Award, the trucking industry’s highest safety honor.
This is the highest safety award available to motor carriers in the United States. This award is given to the motor carrier with the most outstanding safety program and record of safety activities.
For Roehl, that commitment runs deep. It’s part of who we are, how we operate, and why drivers choose to build careers here.
A Culture Built on Doing the Right Thing
Roehl Transport is built on values, and Safety is our Roehl’s cornerstone value.
As Roehl’s VP of Safety & Claims John Spiros puts it: “At Roehl Transport, safety is our cornerstone value.” It’s not just a phrase — it’s a guiding principle that drives every decision — from training programs to daily operations.
And it doesn’t stop there. “Year-after-year and mile-after-mile, our teammates bring our value of safety to life,” Spiros says. Every safe mile driven, every load delivered — that’s the Roehl Way, Driving to Protect Others.
Hear It Firsthand: The People Behind the Numbers
One of the best places to hear what this award really means is the recent episode of the Keeping It Roehl Podcast featuring Rick Roehl and John Spiros. In that candid conversation, they highlight:
- What earning five ATA President’s Awards really represents — years of commitment, consistency, and a company-wide safety mindset.
- How Roehl’s value of Doing the Right Thing compliments Roehl’s cornerstone value of Safety
- Why driver proficiency is the foundation of every achievement.
That kind of leadership — from top to road — shows exactly why Roehl stands out.
This Award Belongs to Our Teammates
This is a tribute to every driver, fleet manager, mechanic, safety-team member, and teammate who makes safety a priority — even when it isn’t the easy choice.
“I’m so proud of our team’s commitment to safety and to driving the Roehl Way to Protect Others,” Spiros says.
Because safety isn’t just how we drive. It’s who we are.
Looking Ahead to a New Year of Safe Success
As we move into a new year, Roehl maintains the high bar — supporting drivers with training, tools, and a company culture built for long-term success. We are proud to be a five-time ATA President’s Award Winner — and even prouder to keep earning trust mile after mile.
Whether you’re an experienced driver looking to Grow or a new driver looking to Start your trucking career, at Roehl you’re getting more than a job. You’re joining a team that values safety, being Driver Driven and Delivering Success— so you can Thrive every mile, every day.