By Joan - July 1, 2016

Publix truck drivers compete in Florida competition

In good company
Truck drivers

Publix truck drivers won first place and received the Large Team Trophy at the 2016 Florida Truck Driving Competition in Daytona Beach. Drivers were required to complete a written exam, pre-trip inspection and a skills test.

In addition, Transportation Business Development Manager Jake Severit took first place in the executive contest. Boynton Truck Driver Patrick Kutenits took second place in the Flatbed Class. Lakeland Truck Driver Roy Gilbertsen placed third in the 5 Axle Class. And, Lakeland Truck Driver Danny Chestnut and Deerfield Beach Truck Driver Rodrigo Retana received Florida Trucking Association Driver of the Month awards for 2016.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the competition!

  • Truck drivers from around Florida wait their turn to show off their driving skills on the course.
  • Truck drivers were tested on their accuracy and driving precision.
  • Truck drivers were tested on their accuracy and driving precision.
  • Truck drivers were tested on their accuracy and driving precision.
  • Truck drivers were tested on their accuracy and driving precision.
  • Before any trip, it’s important to do a pre-trip inspection.
  • Transportation Business Development Manager Jake Severit took first place in the executive contest.
  • Boynton Truck Driver Patrick Kutenits took second place in the Flatbed Class.
  • Lakeland Truck Driver Roy Gilbertsen placed third in the 5 Axle Class.
  • Lakeland Truck Driver Danny Chestnut was named a Florida Trucking Association Driver of the Month.
  • Deerfield Beach Truck Driver Rodrigo Retana was named a Florida Trucking Association Driver of the Month.

The Publix truck driving team was proud to celebrate their accomplishments at the 2016 Florida Truck Driving Competition!

The Publix truck driving team was proud to celebrate their accomplishments at the 2016 Florida Truck Driving Competition!

Large Team Division Drivers

Boynton Beach
Patrick Kutenits
Oscar Torres

Deerfield Beach
Craig Cohen
Rodrigo Retana
Carl Walker

Jacksonville
Jim Hiler
John Roberts
Delmar Sweat

Lakeland
Keven Anderson
Roy Gilbertsen
David Guinn
Gary Hash

Miami
Michael Tucker

Orlando
John Kinchen
Jack Sanders
Larry Taylor

Sarasota
Tony Schmidt
Kipp Stephens