2009
David FrayserDSR, XSW
DSR David Frayser always knew he would pursue a career as a professional driver.
“My dad was an LTL driver,” said David. “I did a few other little jobs early on but knew I wanted to begin driving right out of school. It was something I always wanted to do.”
David began his career as a professional driver 27 years ago, and joined the Con-way Freight team in 1988. He says his favorite part about driving is the fact that he is out on the road and not cooped up in an office all day.
He reached the milestone of two million miles of accident-free driving on May 2. When asked how he was able to drive more than 20 years without an accident, David credits his fellow drivers.
“I work with a great bunch of drivers,” said David. “We all look out for each other, and help each other out.”
He also mentions that driving defensively is key — keeping a safe distance from others and paying attention to what other motorists are doing.
What does David think motorists should do to help cut down on accidents?
“Be aware of others on the road, and show courtesy to other drivers,” he replied. “Pay attention to trucks and our signals and give us the time and room we need to pass.”
Drivers see their fair share of strange things on the highways. When asked about the oddest thing he has ever seen, David replied, “A kid skateboarding down the interstate in the left lane in the middle of the night. It scared the daylights out of me!”
Asked to sum up his thoughts on achieving the milestone of two million miles, David again cites his fellow drivers as the key to his success.
“I would like to thank all of the drivers I have run with over the years,” he said. “They helped keep me awake and focused and hopefully I have done the same for them.”
David is based out of Con-way Freight’s Salem, Ill., service center and lives in Whittington, Ill., with his wife of 28 years, Karen. He has two daughters: Shannon, 9, and Toni, 7. In his free time, David enjoys camping, boating and spending time with his family.
