Lancer, the nation's leading provider of liability and physical damage insurance coverages to passenger transportation companies, instituted its Gold Safety Award program over 15 years ago to single out for recognition companies that clearly demonstrate the highest commitment of safety to their customers and employees - - a commitment that is manifested in a superior claims record.

"We're extremely pleased to recognize these exemplary companies," said Lancer vice president and director of safety and loss prevention Bob Crescenzo. "We believe that it is very important that recipient companies' management, drivers, mechanics and support staff be publicly acknowledged for performing their critical jobs at a level that not only meets but often exceeds industry standards."

Lancer Insurance Company is the nation's leading provider of insurance, risk management and loss control services to the American passenger transportation industry.

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