Quality Carriers reaps rewards for outstanding service
Quality Carriers continues to collect awards this year.
The CSX-owned tank truck carrier recently claimed Uber Freight’s 2025 Bulk Carrier of the Year honor, and three Quality Carriers drivers secured P&G Carrier Driver of the Year awards. The latest honors arrive only two months after Quality Carriers won Unilever’s 2025 Bulk Carrier of the Year title.
Uber cited the bulk hauler’s consistent on-time performance and service quality; strong collaboration across pickup, transit, and delivery; adoption of tools that improve visibility and reduce manual work; and its contributions to more efficient and reliable network execution as the key factors in its decision.
“I believe that Quality Carriers is the best fleet in the industry,” Randy Strutz, Quality Carriers president, said in a news release. “We are committed to our drivers, our customers, and our communities. This award acknowledges the incredible strength of our operations, and I am proud of all of our teammates who make us worthy of this recognition.”
The newly crowned P&G Drivers of the Year are long-time independent contractors Eric Hartman, Hector Martinez, and Olivia Alfarano, who were recognized for their commitment to safety, quality of service, and miles driven for P&G, Quality Carriers reported.
![“This [2025 Bulk Carrier of the Year] award is a credit to the hard work of our professional drivers and our outstanding operations team,” said Neil Bartley, vice president of Quality Carriers and Quality Wash Solutions. “I am incredibly proud of this accomplishment and look forward to many more years of success working with Uber Freight.”](https://img.bulktransporter.com/files/base/ebm/bulktransporter/image/2026/05/6a070f78eff3e6701460cf3d-quality_carriers_uber_award.png?auto=format,compress&fit=max&q=45?w=250&width=250 "“This [2025 Bulk Carrier of the Year] award is a credit to the hard work of our professional drivers and our outstanding operations team,” said Neil Bartley, vice president of Quality Carriers and Quality Wash Solutions. “I am incredibly proud of this accomplishment and look forward to many more years of success working with Uber Freight.”")
“Our professional drivers are the heart and soul of our company,” Strutz said. “I am pleased that P&G saw fit to recognize Eric, Hector, and Olivia for their exceptional efforts. The work they do for P&G is remarkable, and I am proud to have them on our team.”
Nicholas Ceffalia, Quality Carriers’ T-173 terminal manager, called Hartman a “pro’s pro.”
“In an industry where variables constantly change, Eric provides a rare level of reliability, evidenced by his perfect 100% on-time delivery rate for P&G this past year,” Ceffalia said. “But his impact on my team goes far beyond the metrics. As a fleet owner, Eric leads by example, often stepping up to mentor other drivers on complex technical issues. He doesn’t just deliver loads; he elevates the standard of our entire fleet.”
TaraAnn Goodney, a driver operations specialist at Quality Carriers’ T-139 location, said Martinez is a “true example” of a professional driver who takes pride in representing the company well. “Hector is always willing to lend a hand, often assisting fellow drivers with guidance and sharing valuable tips for other drivers going to P&G plants and customer locations,” Goodney said. “His easy-going nature, strong work ethic, and positive attitude make him a respected and trusted teammate. Over the past four years, it has been a pleasure to work alongside him.”
Joshua Albert, T-158 terminal manager, called Alfarano a “phenomenal” team player.
“She is an extremely dependable driver, but more importantly, she is a phenomenal person,” Albert stated. “She has a great work ethic and can always be trusted to get the job done.
“I’m grateful to have her on our team.”