Legendary Strack & Van Til Employee Honored with Picture on Semi-Trailer

October 5, 2026 | News & Press Releases

CEDAR LAKE, Ind. (Oct. 5, 2026) - The helpful smile of a local Strack & Van Til employee is now featured on the side of a semi-trailer to recognize the exemplary level of service she provides.

Carrie Todd's picture was unveiled Friday during a celebration at the Cedar Lake Strack & Van Til. Todd, the benefit and payroll supervisor at the Strack & Van Til corporate office, is a 2025 recipient of the Hy-Vee Legendary Customer Service Award, which recognizes exemplary achievement in providing service that exceeds customers' expectations. Strack & Van Til is owned by Hy-Vee, an Iowa-based supermarket chain.

Hy-Vee first started featuring long-serving employees on semi-truck wraps in 1997, and it has since become a cherished tradition at the company.

Carrie Todd is pictured Friday with the semi-trailer that now features her picture.

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Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 540 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $14 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee was recently named one of the top grocery stores in America by USA TODAY. The company's more than 70,000 employees provide "A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle" to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.