DRIVERS MONTH of the OCTOBER
ED DUNCAN Ed Duncan has been part of the Big G family since February 2014 and a professional driver for over 43 years. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Ed says, “Big G is a family-oriented company. When you call in, they know you by name. I love my dispatcher — he is understanding, and he listens. Big G has been there for my family during times of loss and JEFF BAKER Jeff Baker joined the Big G family in April 2019 and has been a professional driver for over 40 years. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Jeff says, “Big G is driver-oriented. Some companies treat drivers like a dime a dozen. At Big G, you are more than just a driver; MARK RODEN Mark Roden joined the Big G Express family in March 2016 and has been a professional driver for the past five years. Mark’s father drove a truck for 38 years, but Mark started his career in trucking later in life. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Mark says, “The honest 100% truth is THE PEOPLE. DAVID HERT David Hert has been part of the Big G family for two years and began his professional driving career in 2006. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, David says,
other issues that arose. I was with a larger carrier for over 16 years, and they never even called to check on me when something happened. Big G has sent sympathy cards and plants to the funeral home and, most importantly, they have called to check on me and my family.” Ed’s advice for new drivers is this: “Be patient. You have to give your driver supervisor time to get to know you and how you run. You have to get to know them and how Big G operates. You can’t come in from day one and expect to send a rocket to the moon.” Ed lives in Dalton, Georgia, and when he isn’t out on the road, he and his wife enjoy going out to eat, going to the movies, and just relaxing when they aren’t working around the house. you are a person. Other companies say they are driver-oriented as a hiring tactic, but Big G Express stands behind it! Jeff’s advice for new drivers is to hang in there. He says, “You have to give it time and give your driver supervisor and load planners time to learn how you run. Sometimes drivers quit if things don’t go as expected right away.” Jeff lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia, and when he isn’t out on the road, he enjoys horseback riding, boating, and golf.
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“Everybody treats you like family at Big G Express. Big G also has great equipment, pay, and communication.” Mark’s advice to new drivers is, “Be patient, open-minded, and willing to learn.” Mark lives in Albertville, Alabama, and when he isn’t out on the road, he enjoys spending time with his family (and his little dog), fishing, and racing.
“The driver supervisors are really easy to work with, and they get me home when I need to be home.” David’s advice for new drivers is to be patient. He says, “Trucking is not an industry where you can be in a hurry all the time.” David lives in Dandridge, Tennessee, and when he is not out on the road, he enjoys fishing, hiking, skiing, and doing anything outdoors.
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