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Heroes of the Highway – Celebrating our Drivers

When store shelves are stocked, a driver did that.

When a hospital supplies life-saving plasma to patients, a driver did that.

When you admire rare relics in a national museum, a driver did that.

To CRST’s tirelessly committed drivers, we thank you

 

This week, we’re celebrating CRST’s 6,000 drivers, who keep the country running safely every day. Their incredible dedication to delivering on our promises has made CRST successful for 70 years.

We are proud to have you as part of our CRST family. Thank you.

Learn more about some of our drivers below.

BIG COUNTRY

Big Country, CRST driver, nominated for the 2024 IMTA Outstanding Professional Driver award.

Big Country’s reputation and record have earned respect in the industry – and a recent nomination for the 2024 Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) Outstanding Professional Driver award. Read more about how Big Country fulfills his purpose at CRST.

 

JACQUELINE VASQUEZ

 

Jackie Vasquez doesn’t often let her cape show, but after 2 million safe driving miles, she is one of CRST’s heroes of the highway.  Watch this short video clip to hear why Jackie says she was destined to be a driver.

 

CHARLIE WATKINS

 

Charlie Watkins holds a distinction no one else can claim at CRST: As the only driver with over 4 million safe driving miles, his record is, well, heroic. Watch Charlie receive his 4 million mile custom-wrapped truck and listen to his insights on our podcast.

 

JIM NALIN

Jim Nalin, CRST driver, volunteering with Wreaths Across America

When it comes to honoring our veterans, Jim Nalin leads the charge. As the driver of the Wreaths Across America (WAA) truck and a volunteer, Jim helps place more than three million wreaths on the headstones of fallen U.S. military members. Continue exploring his impact by reading his full story here. 

 

BRIAN SHEEHAN

Brian Sheehan, CRST driver, on ATA America’s Road Team and delivering priceless cargo.

After 28 years and 2.8 million safe miles, Brian Sheehan has delivered everything from King Tut’s solid gold bathtub to priceless fossils and airplanes. But it’s his valiant commitment to the industry that earned him a spot on the ATA America’s Road Team Captain.

Brian was also recently featured on Wreaths Across America’s podcast. Listen to Brian’s inspiring story here.

 

ONDRAE MEYERS

Ondrae Meyers, CRST driver and veteran, receiving a Freightliner truck through Progressive’s Keys to Progress Program.

A combat veteran with 22 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, Ondrae Meyers is an American hero.

Today, his role as a driver for CRST’s Dedicated Solutions team and his passion for building a career in the transportation industry earned him a new Freightliner truck as one of Progressive’s 2024 “Keys for Progress” Program recipients. Learn more about Ondrae’s inspiring journey in this article.