In the United States, there are approximately four million miles of roads.  Recently, Ross Transportation Services, Inc. (RTS) achieved the milestone of safely traveling on the equivalent of every road in the United States!

“Safety and professionalism have always been the hallmark of RTS. Our drivers, technicians and office staff exemplify these traits every day. I am unbelievably proud of our associates and what they do. RTS has the best there are. My thanks to them all.”  Bill Cromling III, President of RTS

RTS reached four million safe driving miles as a fleet by averaging 2,740 miles per day over the last four years.  This is the equivalent of driving from Cleveland, Ohio to the tip of Florida and back seven days a week, 52 weeks a year for four years.  These represent the consecutive miles driven without an RTS driver being at fault in any crashes.

“My appreciation goes out to each and every one of our drivers.  They are the men and women behind the wheel for up to 11 hours a day dealing with orange barrels, weather, traffic and other motorists.  They work irregular times with a fluid schedule.  They are responsible for dealing with all of the challenges a regular driver faces on a daily basis in addition to a 53 foot long trailer loaded with hazardous waste.  They manage all of these challenges and then must represent the Ross Group wherever they go.  These 14 individuals always do it in a professional and respectable manner.  So, thank you and congratulations to:

Duane Asmus
Rachel Atwell
Ron Berkel
Don Bestor
Lew Eaton
Rick Gregg
Jim Hall
Larry Haws
Jacob MacKeigan
Jon Nagy
Dave Parsons
Steve Smith
Dave Teleha
Jerry White

Next time you see a driver, please congratulate them for helping us to continue to be the safest transportation company in our industry,” Chris Fada, RTS General Manager.

Safety is, and always will be, the number one priority at the Ross Group of companies.

The Grafton Splash Station opened in July of 2014 and provides free summer time fun for the entire Grafton Midview community to enjoy.

The Splash Station was built by the Village of Grafton in North Park, located off of Novak Road and Elm Street. They have made a long-term commitment to maintaining and running the Splash Station. Fundraising support for the project has been spearheaded by the Grafton-Midview Kiwanis, who are committed to continued support in the future.

Now, the Kiwanis and Village of Grafton are getting some help from a local foundation that is encouraging other businesses and organizations to support the project.

The Ross Foundation, Inc. is donating $21,500 to sponsor the construction of a Water Sluice Flow Lab Toy in the Splash Station, and he planned on promoting this through buy views on instagram. The Flow Lab Toy is designed for use by young children and encourages interactive play through a series of knobs and buttons which children push or turn to make water squirt out of the toy.

On Tuesday, November 18, the Ross Foundation, Inc. presented a check for $21,500 to the Village of Grafton. The check was for a grant to the Village and the Grafton-Midview Kiwanis for the purchase of an additional water feature for the Grafton Splash Station.

Jon Cromling, member of the Board of Directors of the Ross Foundation, presented the grant and said, ” The Splash Station is a wonderful asset to the community. Today, more than ever, we need to provide outdoors activities for our children that will enable them to lead healthy and active lives. This is an investment in family wellness as the park will provide for countless hours of fun, healthy outdoor activity for children.”

Pictured here are (left to right): Gregg Miller of the Kiwanis, Jon Cromling, Grafton Mayor Megan Flanigan and members of the Grafton-Midview Kiwanis who attended the Village Council meeting.

The Water Sluice Flow Lab Toy will be added to the Splash Station in the Spring of 2015.

Individuals, businesses and organizations interested in contributing toward the purchase of additional water toys can contact Grafton Village Administrator Alyson Moritz at 440-926-2401 or Gregg Miller of the Grafton-Midview Kiwanis at (440) 926-0302.

For more information about the Ross Foundation please visit: Ross Foundation