Linehaul Driver
Chicago Heights, IL (R78)
Illinois State Champion - 3-Axle
Age: 46
Home: Orland Park, IL
Hobbies: golf, motorcycles, small engines
Community Involvement: homeowners association; member, Local 705
History: 24 years in the trucking industry
18 years with Roadway Express
2000 - State - 2nd Place
2001 - State - 4th Place
Achievements: 1,800,000 safe miles; member, district Road Team; instructor, Smith System, haz mat, new employee orientation program, drop and hook, P&D, and Work Methods; 2001, driver of the month; 1994, team leader
"I participate in the Truck Driving Championships because it's an ongoing test of the skills and knowledge that will make me a better professional truck driver."