DRIVERS MONTH of the JUNE WAYNE DOOLEY Wayne joined Big G in February 2015. He originally
We asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers. He said it’s the way drivers are treated; everyone knows his name, and he does not feel like a number. His advice for new drivers is to simply “do what you are told and respect the people around you — and the respect will be given back.” He lives in Prattville, Alabama, and on his time off, he likes to travel. His favorite airline is Delta, and his favorite area to visit is the Pacific Northwest. company really cares about the drivers.” He is also happy to have had very few breakdowns. His advice for new drivers is to find a good employer. “Big G is one of the best companies I have ever driven for.” He lives in Dublin, Georgia. On the weekends, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and playing video games with his son. all the work that goes into planning to get loads delivered and drivers home as they request.” He also said he has never missed a home-time request since joining the Big G team. His advice for new drivers is this: “No matter how rough today seems, it will be better tomorrow.” He lives in Bristol, Tennessee with his wife Lecia and his step-daughter. On the weekends, they enjoy riding motorcycles and watching NASCAR — especially at the Bristol Motor Speedway. he feels at home here. “I can call in and talk to someone any time I want.” He also said he feels that Big G really tries to get him home when he wants or needs to. When asked to offer advice to new drivers, he said, “Have patience, slow down, and take time to get adjusted. Look at the big picture and think about where you want to be in five years.” He lives in Surgoinsville, Tennessee on the weekends. When he is not trucking, he likes to go fishing on the Holston River, around Phipps Bend and Cherokee Lake. When not fishing, he likes to hunt.
started trucking in 2009 with PAM Transport before going to U.S. Xpress as a driver. He joined Hogan Transportation as an inbound coordinator for three years before working a local route for J.B. Hunt. Of all the neat things that he’s seen throughout his career, he said one of the most amazing sights was of a lightening field in Montana — this is a phenomenon where several hundred bolts of lightning erupt simultaneously. KENTRA GUYTON Kentra joined Big G in January 2020. He started his trucking career in June 2000 with CRST (out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa), where he gained experience in tanker, containers, flatbeds, and doubles and triples. When asked what sticks out in his mind from the years of trucking, he said it is driving in the Rocky Mountains. “Those are some serious mountains.” When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, he said, “Great miles and great benefits. The KEVIN QUALLS Kevin joined Big G in December 2019. He started his trucking career on April 1, 2001 and said he was not fooled into it because he knew exactly what he was doing. His first trucking company was PAM Transport, which he drove for until joining the Big G team. As far as memorable moments, he talked about waking up in Aspen, Colorado, to see a thick fog drifting around the truck. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, he said, “The respect they give the drivers and DAVID CULBERTSON David joined Big G in April 2017. He started his trucking career in 2001 with Swift Transportation. He worked in their car-hauling division, mostly hauling different brands like Volvo, Mercedes, and Saab; he also spent some time delivering class 8 trucks throughout the country. One of the main factors that helped him choose Big G was the pet policy and that he was allowed to bring his dog, Buddy. When asked what makes Big G stand out from other carriers, he said, “It is just a family atmosphere,” and that
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