EWP‑T recognized by the South Carolina Trucking Association for running over 3.1 million local miles in 2025 with zero DOT‑recordable accidents.

Celebrating a Major Safety Milestone for Edwards Transportation

Edwards Transportation (EWP‑T) has been recognized with the First Place Truck Safety Award in the General Commodities, 1 to 5 Million Local Miles category by the South Carolina Trucking Association. This honor reflects the day‑in, day‑out commitment of our drivers, dispatchers, maintenance teams, and leadership to treating safety as a non‑negotiable part of the job, not just a line in a handbook.

In 2025, our fleet traveled 3,128,334 miles in South Carolina with no DOT‑recordable accidents, an achievement that speaks to the professionalism of our drivers, the care we put into equipment and maintenance, and the shared expectation that everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

Old Dominion Freight Line was recognized as the runner‑up in this category, underscoring the level of competition and the standard required to earn first place.

What This Award Means

For Edwards, this award isn’t just a plaque, it’s confirmation that the way we approach transportation and operations is working.

• Zero DOT‑recordable accidents in more than 3.1 million miles traveled in South Carolina in 2025.
• Recognition from the South Carolina Trucking Association, a respected voice for safety and professionalism in the industry.
• A clear reflection of the standards we expect from every driver and every mile we run.

This recognition aligns directly with Edwards’ broader safety culture, where safety is described as “More than a policy, it’s a core value and daily practice that shapes everything we do.” Tandy L. Carpenter / Director of Safety

Safety as a Daily Practice

Awards like this are built one decision, one mile, and one delivery at a time. At Edwards, that means:

• Drivers who take pride in doing the job the right way, not just the fast way.
• Ongoing training and support that reinforce safe habits behind the wheel and on customer sites.
• Well‑maintained equipment and careful planning to reduce surprises on the road.
• Dispatch and operations teams who understand that safety is as important as schedule and service.

Our safety culture extends from the road to the mill, the yard, and the forest. Whether someone is driving a truck, loading a trailer, or working in production, the expectation is the same: do the job safely, every time.

A Thank You to Our Drivers and Teams

This award belongs first to the people who make it possible:

• The drivers who represent Edwards on every mile.
• The maintenance and shop teams who keep equipment safe and roadworthy.
• The dispatch, planning, and safety teams who support drivers with good information, realistic schedules, and a clear safety‑first mindset.

Their shared work is what turned safety from a goal into a measurable result: 3,128,334 miles in South Carolina in 2025 with no DOT‑recordable accidents.

Looking Ahead

Recognition from the South Carolina Trucking Association is an important milestone, but for Edwards, it’s also a reminder to keep doing the work that got us here. We’ll continue investing in:

• Driver training and support
• Rigorous safety standards on the road and on customer sites
• Equipment maintenance and inspections
• A culture where speaking up about safety is expected, not optional

As Edwards continues to move logs, lumber, pallets, crane mats, and other wood products across the region, this award is one more way we can show customers, partners, and landowners that safety isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we measure.