WARRENVILLE, Ill. –   Over 1,500 employees from Durham School Services and Stock Transportation participated in National Express Corporation’s inaugural “School Bus Slim Down Challenge” as part of the company’s efforts to promote health and wellness.  

Employees from Customer Service Centers (CSCs) throughout the US and Canada began the weight loss challenge in February and collectively lost 8,610 pounds over the 10-week competition.

“The health and safety of our employees is enhanced through personal fitness which contributes to the vitality of our organization. The Slim Down Challenge served as a catalyst to give employees information and support that encourages healthy lifestyles,” said Michele McDermott, SVP of Safety and Human Resources for NEC. “We learned that individual CSCs were conducting weight loss challenges and thought it would be a great idea to sponsor a challenge involving all locations across North America.”

The School Bus Slim Down Challenge is part of NEC’s...