Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Celebrates Its Warehouse Employees and Professional Truck Drivers With Appreciation Weeks

- Company Recognizes Frontline Heroes with Warehouse Employee Appreciation and National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Events -

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”)—the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol—is recognizing National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, created by the American Trucking Associations, from September 16 – 20, 2024. In addition to showing appreciation for its professional truck drivers, Southern Glazer’s celebrated its annual Warehouse Employee Appreciation Week, a week-long celebration of the Company’s warehouse personnel, from August 12 – 16. These frontline employees operate 15 million square feet of warehouse space and make 7.1 million customer deliveries possible each year.

“Our professional drivers and warehouse employees are at the very heart of Southern Glazer’s business, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and our customers are always satisfied,” said Bobby Burg, Senior Vice President, Operations & Chief Supply Chain Officer, Southern Glazer’s. “Their unwavering commitment and unparalleled skills are what make our success possible. These festivities are our way of saying ‘thank you’ for their hard work and dedication, not just during these special weeks, but every single day.”

This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we are recognizing the professionals who not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, but also keep our highways safe. Their dedication and hard work are essential for keeping our economy moving forward.

As part of the week-long celebration, Southern Glazer’s will gift polo shirts and hats to its professional drivers, as well as host various festivities throughout the week, from catered breakfasts and lunches, to raffles and prizes.

Southern Glazer’s warehouse employees were also celebrated over the summer, with teams enjoying food trucks, music, appreciation gifts, and more. Southern Glazer’s warehouse staff enable the Company to safely deliver thousands of world-class wine and spirits brands to customers every day.

“Our warehouse staff and drivers are truly extraordinary, dedicated professionals who bring unmatched energy and expertise to their roles every day,” said Ron Flanary, Senior Vice President of National Operations, Southern Glazer’s. “Their contributions are the foundation of our Company, driving our growth and success. I am honored to celebrate their achievements and look forward to continuing to recognize their efforts each year.”

Programs are in place for both professional drivers and warehouse employees to reinforce Southern Glazer’s commitment to safety. For example, the Elite Safe Driver Recognition Program is available to all drivers who qualify based on having 20 consecutive quarters, or five years, of safe driving without a preventable collision. Rewards include a gold ring set with diamonds commemorating each milestone accomplishment as well as monetary bonuses.

“Safety is not just a priority, it’s a core value that our professional drivers and warehouse employees live by every day,” said Kay Yoder, Senior Vice President of Environmental, Health, Safety, Business Continuity & Sustainability, Southern Glazer’s. “We’re proud to recognize this essential group of Southern Glazer’s team members for their commitment to safety and excellence in everything they do.”

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About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its WEBB Banks division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2024, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

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