Celebrating Our Truck Drivers

Warren Greeno, first driver to reach 3.5 million consecutive safe miles.

We have the best truck drivers in the country, and they play a big part in our company’s success. To thank them for their hard work, we are participating in the American Trucking Association’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 11 – 17, 2011. All Walmart transportation offices across the nation will celebrate with special events and recognition for our drivers.

Safety is our priority

Our private fleet is one of the largest and safest in the world. More than 7,500 Walmart drivers make almost 4 million deliveries to our stores and clubs each year. Our entire fleet is expected to drive 700 million miles this year, and they drive those miles safely while providing excellent service.

In 2009, Walmart was named Safest Fleet by the American Trucking Association – an honor that we’ve won 11 of the last 14 years. Forty of our drivers have driven 3 million consecutive safe miles without a preventable accident. Three of our drivers have achieved 3.5 million consecutive safe miles.

Making a Difference

Our drivers help us meet our sustainability goals by following the most efficient route to suppliers, stores and clubs. Because of our logistics and transportation associates, we’re delivering more freight while traveling fewer miles.

Through initiatives like reducing the number of “empty miles” our trucks drive and optimizing how merchandise is stacked in our trailers, Walmart drivers logged 49 million fewer miles last year while transporting 57 million more cases. This enabled the company to save 4 million gallons of diesel fuel.

Drivers also take time to help people through Walmart Heart, raise funds and volunteer for the Victory Junction Gang Camp and Children’s Miracle Network, work with school kids through the Trucker Buddy program and respond with supplies when natural disasters strike communities where we serve.

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