Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc., announced that Driver Sales Representative Tom Syme surpassed the career milestone of driving 3 million consecutive, accident-free miles.

Syme, who started with Con-way as one of its first employees 30 years ago, is the second of Con-way Freight’s 16,000 drivers nationwide to reach this safe-driving achievement. The company’s first 3 Million Miler was James “Jackpot” Sutfin, a Las Vegas-based driver who was honored in a ceremony last February.

“Concern for the safety, not only of our drivers, but for all with whom we share the road, is of paramount importance at Con-way Freight,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, the company’s president. “Tom is a true professional who embodies our commitment to safety and we are proud to recognize his remarkable accomplishment.”

To put the safe-driving milestone into perspective, 3 million miles is the equivalent of driving 120 times around the full circumference of the Earth or running 114,504 Chicago marathons.

Syme has been driving professionally for 41 years. He began working at Con-way Freight in May of 1983 and currently works out of the company’s Des Plaines service center. He was previously recognized for 1 million and 2 million mile safety milestones, as well as receiving the 25-year safe working award. He lives in Palatine, Ill., with his wife, Cheryl. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking and is an avid golfer.

Over its 30-year history, Con-way Freight has honored more than 200 of its drivers for surpassing 2 million safe driving miles, and more than 1,600 who have achieved 1 million safe driving miles.