(July 21 2007) Fort Dodge IA –  Gary Golden of Independence Mo. has been named May Driver of the Month by Smithway Motor Xpress (SMX) for his exceptional service and professionalism. Golden a company van driver has been with SMX since April 2006.

            Golden who has been driving professionally for 33 years says he is enjoying the routes he has now and hauling for Pepsi.

            Off the road Golden has quite a bit to keep him busy.  Recently married to wife Tammy Golden has two daughters Kim and Stephanie and one stepdaughter Jodi.  He also has four granddaughters. He enjoys listening to country and pop music and eating Mexican food and barbeque.

            A regulated motor carrier operating nationwide and in Canada Smithway utilizes a late-model fleet of air ride conventional power units both owned and permanently leased. Owner operators and company drivers wishing to join the SMX team please call today at 800-247-8040 or visit www.smxc.com.