Nineteen McLane drivers earn one of foodservice distribution’s highest safety recognitions

McLane Company, Inc. is proud to recognize 19 drivers who were inducted into the 2026 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Truck Driver Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes professional drivers whose careers have been defined by safe driving, outstanding service, and dedication to the foodservice distribution industry.

The 2026 Hall of Fame class includes 108 drivers from across the industry and is the largest class in the program’s history. To qualify, drivers must complete at least 25 years of continuous service with an IFDA member company, maintain 25 years without a chargeable accident, and have no moving violations during the previous five years. The recognition highlights the critical role professional drivers play in keeping restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operations supplied every day.

McLane’s inductees represent distribution centers across the country and collectively account for hundreds of years of safe driving. Their careers reflect responsibility, consistency, and customer focus required to serve communities and businesses safely every day.

“These drivers have built careers on doing the right thing,” said Susan Adzick, president of McLane Restaurant. “Every mile, every delivery, and every interaction reflects their commitment to safely serving our customers. We are grateful for what they have accomplished and the example they continue to set for their fellow teammates and across our industry.”

2026 McLane IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame Inductees

• Larry Abbott, McLane Orlando, 38 years of safe driving
• Daniel Barnes, McLane Denver, 25 years of safe driving
• Mark Brea, McLane Orlando, 25 years of safe driving
• Cully Cuthrell, McLane Riverside, 32 years of safe driving
• Thomas Donston, McLane Phoenix, 25 years of safe driving
• James Fitzpatrick, McLane Tracy, 35 years of safe driving
• John Charles Harris, McLane Haines City, 26 years of safe driving
• Rocky Hobbs, McLane Denver, 31 years of safe driving
• Paul Howard, McLane Tracy, 25 years of safe driving
• Leslie Logan, McLane Tracy, 28 years of safe driving
• Scott Miller, McLane Sumner, 31 years of safe driving
• Antony Nguyen, McLane Tracy, 25 years of safe driving
• Ferman Patterson, McLane Charlotte, 25 years of safe driving
• Leonard Robinson, McLane Charlotte, 25 years of safe driving
• Stew Sandoval, McLane Denver, 27 years of safe driving
• Alan Slate, McLane Orlando, 36 years of safe driving
• Damian Sutcliffe, McLane Frankfort, 26 years of safe driving
• Billy Thornburg, McLane Denver, 41 years of safe driving
• Anthony Wright, McLane Aberdeen, 35 years of safe driving

The drivers were honored during the 2026 IFDA Solutions Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Now in its ninth year, the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame recognizes drivers whose careers set a high standard for safety, professionalism, and service throughout the foodservice distribution industry.

McLane congratulates each inductee on this achievement and thanks the families, teammates, leaders, and customers who have been part of their journeys.