Daniel O’Connor Jr. of Dodge Moving & Storage Named Van Operator of the Year

ST. LOUIS – (March 11, 2024) – Daniel O’Connor Jr. of Dodge Moving & Storage out of St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded Mayflower’s Van Operator of the Year for Household Goods West category. The award recognizes O’Connor’s excellent performance in the areas of customer service and safety. Mayflower presented the award at the Company’s recent award ceremony.  

Following in his father’s footsteps, O’Connor has been dedicated to the trucking industry for the last 12 years. His drive and passion for the industry are showcased through his exemplary professionalism, customer service skills and a keen eye for detail.  

When asked about winning the award, O’Connor was most excited to tell his father. “My father has been a van operator for the past 40 years, and I believe this is his last year, so being Van Operator of the Year couldn’t make me any happier.”  

“Receiving the 2024 Van Operator of the Year award speaks directly to the commitment of our driving professionals,” President and CEO Jason Mills said. “They deliver exceptional service and invaluable support to our customers. Working long days and nights can sometimes feel like a thankless job; however, our winners actively demonstrate the values and commitment our Company’s mission.”   

During his time off the road, O’Connor spends time in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and five children.  

There are more than 1,300 van operator professionals in the Mayflower network, and O’Connor was one of the three winners this year. The van operator of the year began in the late 1970s to recognize the men and women who sacrifice so much for a life on the road and who help other families through one of the most stressful times in their lives.        

About Dodge Moving & Storage  

Dodge Moving and Storage Co., Inc. is a full-service relocation company with over a century of experience specializing in the transportation and storage of household goods, electronics, high-value products, office/industrial equipment, commercial warehousing and last mile delivery services. Dodge serves individual customers, senior living communities, corporations and government agencies with moving and storage services. Dodge Moving & Storage has been in St. Louis since 1902 and became part of the Mayflower Transit family in 1972. Dodge delivers exceptional service by building, incentivizing and retaining the best possible team of dedicated employees.    

About Mayflower  

Mayflower is America’s most recognized and trusted moving company offering a full range of moving services. With headquarters in suburban St. Louis, Mayflower maintains a network of nearly 200 affiliated agencies. For more information about Mayflower and its services, visit  Mayflower.com or find us on social @MayflowerMoving or @MayflowerMovingCompany.