Bekins driver honored as top driver by American Moving and Storage Association

INDIANAPOLIS - Feb. 11, 2015 - PRLog -- Driver Aristeo Castillo was named Rookie of the Year by the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). Castillo drives for Boerman Moving & Storage, an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines, and was named Bekins Driver of the Month in July 2014.

The Rookie of the Year Award honors the nation’s newest and safest moving and storage company truck and van driver. Announced at its annual conference in Orlando, this annual award recognizes drivers and owner-operators who provide the best in safe, reliable and customer-oriented household goods truck transportation.

Judging criteria include: miles driven; preventable or non-preventable accidents; lifetime driving record; time out of service for any “hours of service” or equipment violations; financial responsibility; community involvement; customer service; driving awards; and outside interests and activities.

“Bekins could not be prouder of Aristeo and the caliber of service he delivers on behalf of our organization,” said Mark Kirschner, Bekins’ CEO. “Aristeo is an integral part of Bekins’ overall success. It is an honor to have him as part of our team.”

AMSA is the national trade association representing more than 3,200 of the nation’s moving and storage companies, which provide household goods moving services, specialized transportation for sensitive freight, such as computers and trade show exhibits, and warehouse storage services.

About Wheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines | Clark & Reid
Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. Wheaton Van Lines owns three household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., the Wheaton, Bekins and Clark & Reid brands offer private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. is partner to approximately 370 Wheaton, Bekins and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.wheatonworldwide.com, www.bekins.com or www.clarkreid.com.