Obie N. Bennett, a van operator for VIP Transport, Inc., Corona, Calif., was recently honored as the 2006 AMSA Super Van Operator Special Commodities Award Winner.

The recognition acknowledges excellent performance in the areas of operational proficiency, customer service and safety.

Super Van Operator Special Commodities winners must be currently transporting special commodities as his/her primary duty; have transported special commodities as his/her primary duty during the prior year; and have transported special commodities as his/her primary duty during the past five years. Special commodities are defined as computer or tradeshow exhibits, furniture, temperature-controlled freight, artwork, loads requiring special handling, automobiles, or other commodities.

Bennett has been employed with VIP Transport, Inc. for the past one and half years and has driven more than five million miles throughout his career. Within the last year, he drove 130,000 miles, and had no preventable accidents and no moving violations. Bennett has been driving commercial motor vehicles since 1972.

Mayflower Transit transports electronic equipment, trade show exhibits and displays, works of art, and specialized freight, in addition to household goods, utilizing a network of 700 affiliated agents throughout the United States and around the world. Mayflower’s headquarters offices are located in suburban St. Louis, Mo. Further information about the company is available on its Internet site – www.mayflower.com.