DRIVERS MONTH of the MARCH
THOMAS WEBB
are working together and make an effort to keep drivers. I tell my wife I feel like I’m home at Big G.” Thomas’ advice for new drivers is to just give it time. “Especially if you have been somewhere where you have been mistreated, the first thing that goes wrong, you are ready to bail,” Thomas says. “It is important to realize that Big G is an irregular-route carrier, and it is our responsibility to deliver the freight that our customers have for us, and that freight will not always be convenient for us.” When Thomas isn’t out on the road, he spends time working around the house and remodeling. friendly. Dispatchers and planners have a whole lot more respect and realize the drivers actually produce the revenue.” Ed’s advice for new drivers is to “be on time and don’t hit anything. Don’t turn down loads and be courteous to the customers. We are the face of Big G, and you will be a lot more accomplished with kindness.” Ed lives in Madison, NC, and just bought a new house, so when he isn’t out on the road, he has been unpacking and getting settled. He also enjoys riding motorcycles when he is off.
Thomas has been part of the Big G family since October of 2014 and lives in Cookeville, TN. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Thomas says, “I’ve worked at a lot of places. I like the way I’m treated here. People actually care, and we aren’t treated like we are just a driver. People have a cooperative attitude like we
EDWARD LINKOUS
Ed Linkous has been part of the Big G family since April of 2016 and actually spent a few months working extended coverage dispatch. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Ed says, “The culture is different, and Big G is more driver-
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ALFRED AVERY
Alfred’s advice for new drivers is “Keep in communication with your dispatcher. Tell them what you want and what you expect.” Alfred lives in Mebane, NC, and when he isn’t out on the road, he enjoys grilling, walking trails with his potbelly pig, bowling, and doing stuff around the house.
Alfred joined the Big G family in October of 2017. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Alfred says, “Big G gets me home when I want home and runs me when I am out and ready to run.”
PAUL SCHULTZ
There is more of a direct connection at Big G compared to my previous company. I like that I can be home every weekend at Big G. At my previous company, I was out for three weeks and off for 4 1/2 days. The equipment is newer, and I haven’t had many problems with it.” Paul lives in Castalia, Ohio, and when he isn’t out on the road, he enjoys volunteering with Boy Scout events. He is in a National Honor Society for Boys Scouts and serves as the lead adult in charge of culinary.
Paul joined the Big G family in June of 2018 and has been a professional driver for three years. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, Paul says, “I have only been with one other company, but Big G is one of the few companies with a manual transmission.
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