Big G Express - July/August 2019

DRIVERS MONTH of the MAY

DONALD AMAN

time.” Donald says he came to Big G because he always heard good, never bad, things, and he’s very happy here. His advice for new drivers is, “Take it slow and think about what you are doing. Don’t get in a rush and don’t get excited.” Donald lives in Cornersville, Tennessee, and when he isn’t out on the road, he enjoys tournament fishing.

Donald has been part of the Big G family since December 2016 and a professional driver since 1995. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Donald says, “I am trusted to get the load where it needs to be on time, and dispatch doesn’t micromanage and check on me all the

THOMAS JOHNSON

home time. People think the grass is greener but often find out it is not. Big G sticks to their word, and if they say this is how it is going to be, it usually happens. I get along great with my driver supervisor.” His advice for new drivers is, “Every new job is hard because no one likes change. If you can stick it out for the first 3–6 months, you get used to it and become a well-oiled machine.” Thomas lives in Chandler, Texas, and when he isn’t out on the road, he enjoys spending all his time with his kids, his 14-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter.

Thomas joined the Big G family in June 2017 and has been a professional driver since 2005. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Thomas says, “We have good equipment, decent home time, and we are employee-owned. I have worked for some pretty bad companies before – 28 cpm, no benefits, and bad

JUNE

DAVID FISHER

about me, and I like that Mr. Vernon is so accessible. It isn’t often that you have access to talk to the president of the company!” His advice for new drivers is, “Keep your nose clean. Do everything that is asked and take care of the equipment and the customers, so you have a leg to stand on if you need to turn down a load.” David lives in Clarksville, Tennessee, and says his goal on Monday morning when he leaves is to get back home to his wife, son, and three grandchildren. When he isn’t out on the road, he enjoys spending time with his family, no matter what they are doing. at Big G are easy to get along with, and I am making more money than I made with my previous company.” Raymond also says he has the best driver manager here at Big G. His advice to new drivers is, “It is easier to keep a job than look for another one. Every company will have their ups and downs, but it is worth it to stick it out and give it time.” Raymond lives in Greeneville, Tennessee, and, when he isn’t out on the road, he enjoys spending time with his family.

David became part of the Big G family in December 2016 and has been a professional driver since 1993. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, David says, “I like it because they give me input on loads I take and loads that don’t work; it is not forced dispatch. I have a great driver manager who makes me feel like he is concerned Raymond has been part of the Big G family since June 2017 and has only driven for one other company for 21 years. After the company sold to investors, he says it went downhill, and they were going to cut his pay, so he left. He chose to work for Big G because it was closer to his house. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, he says, “The people RAYMOND BRAGG

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