

ROBERTS, JUSTIN
CARBAUGH, ROBERT J
GRAHAM, JOHN M
HARDING, LARRY D
KIMMERLY, TONY LANCE
LEWIS, KIRK LAWRENCE
LINVILLE JR, JAMES S
MENDENHALL, LORIN R
MILLS, ROBERT DAVID B
NEIDIG, DWAYNE S
RICHARDS, KINSEY RALPH
SEARFINO JR, JOSEPH P
VAUGHN, RICHARD BRIAN
WILLIAMS, KEVIN EUGENE
YOUNKER, JOHN E
1 MILLION MILE AWARD
ARGENTA, BRIAN K
BAILEY, JUSTIN R
BJARNSON, ERIC MARTIN
BOWEN, CHARLES EDWARD
CALDWELL, JASON R
CARON, JAMISON MCGAW
COYLE, ERIC SCOTT
CRANE, WILLIAM
CRUTCHFIELD, DARRYL
DENNIS JR, ANDY R
DUCRAN, MICHAEL A
HALL, CODY JOE
HEAD, JORDAN ANDREW
HOLMES, JOSHUA STEVEN
INGRAM, JOSEPH ALLEN
KATKE, JOHN DAVID
KELLY, SCOTT P
LANE, JEFFERY L
MERKEL, KEN W
MOSS, SHELDON AVERY
NADEAU, MATTHEW H
NEAL, MATTHEW DALE
PIATT, DARRIN E
POST, BRIAN K
RALEIGH, WILLIAM BRANDON
SCHNATZ, THOMAS VOLKER
SCHRIVER, JAMES RICHARD
SEELEY, NICHOLAS CHRISTOP
TROXLER, ANTHONY C
WALDROUP, EVAN C
WARE, CHRISTOPHER THAD
WATTS, JOHN W
WERNER, BENJAMIN MICHAEL
WILSON, PAUL M
ZAISHNIKOV, SERGEY
30 YEARS OF SAFE DRIVING
LAVIGNE, MICHAEL PATRICK
SLODOWSKI,NICHOLAS RAYMOND
25 YEARS OF SAFE DRIVING
CAGLE, DANNY F CALORE, GEORGE J DANTZLER JR, LEON
ROMANS, BARRY LYNN SIEDENTOP, GLENN E SILVEY, CARL PATRICK
STAGGS, JAMES D THUMMA, GREG A WILLIAMS,WILLIAM CRAIG WOODS, VINCENT LAMONTE
ASHLEY, KEITH A
BOUMA, MICHAEL D
BURGESS, SAMUEL J
CONBOY, MICHAEL A
COWARDIN, DALE EDWARD
DRAGER, DANIEL L
FRITZ JR,LEON P
GLOVER JR, ERNEST TYRONE
HAGGARD,TIMOTHY SCOTT
HARVEY, TERRY
HEYN, JOHN EDWARD
KENNEY, ALVIN BERNARD
KIRKLAND, JOSEPH R
MEYTHALER, GLENN CHARLES
PARKER,CHRISANTHONY
POPIELNICKI, THAD JOSEPH
RADFORD, DWAYNE ALVIN
RYCKMAN,DANA JAMES
SEGRAVES, KEITH
SEIMET JR,ALBERT J
SHERFY, DAVID M
TUTOR, JEFFERY SCOTT
ANSLEY, STEPHEN JONATHAN
BAFTIRI, LJUTFI
BAILEY, JUSTIN R
BAKER, DAVID LEE
BJARNSON, ERIC MARTIN
BURCH,CHRISTOPHER WADE
CALDWELL, JASON R
CAMPUZANO,ERIC
CLARK, JESSE PIERCE
CLAY, DANNY RAY
JENNINGS, DAVID M KATKE, JOHN DAVID KOFI, ANTHONY DOLOH
LAUGHNER JR, JOHN MAKELA, JARED WILLIAM
MAYNARD, JASON ELLIOTT
MCALISTER, MICHAEL AARON
MCKEE, ROY DALE
NEAL, MATTHEW DALE
NIEBUHR, BRETT ALAN PEARSON, JOHN EDWARD
PENNINGTON,KIHICHIE W PODOLEC,JOSHUA J REINKE, ANDREW CHARLES
SELLERS,DANIEL S SHUFFORD,DEVIN DARNELL
SMITH JR, VINCENT EUGENE
STANGER, DOYLE LEE
STODOLA, JOSHUA THOMAS TROXLER, ANTHONY C WASHBURN, THOMAS A WINGATE, THOMAS PAUL WOOD JR, RICHARD WRIGHT, ALFRED
ADAMS, ARCHIE JAMES JOSEP
ALEXANDER, ZACHARY STEELE
ALLEN, ALEXANDERUM DOMINI
ALLISS, ERIK NICLAS
ARIAS, MARCO ANTONIO
ASBURY, MASON THOMAS
BAILEY,AARON JAMES
BINGHAM, CARLOS MAURICE
BLANTON, NATHANIEL DOWIN
BLEVINS, DIRK AARON
BLEYENBERG,WILLIAM J BRACKBILL, DUSTIN DOUGLAS
BRAINARD, JASON THOMAS
BURRY JR, STEVEN EARL
BUTTS, JERRALD T CARD, DERRICK CARREON III, JOE
CASTRILLON, JOHANN DANIEL
CORNETT, WESLEY
ESCHEDOR JR,TIMOTHY PAUL
ESCOBAR, OMAR ALEXANDER
FACKLER, JOSHUA JAMES
FARNSWORTH, AUSTIN MONTAN
FISHER, PATRICK ALLAN
FLORES,ALEJANDRO
FOSTER, JAMES JACOB
GALLOWAY, TERRELLE ALLAN
GAMEZ JR, JUAN
GARVIN, TREGORY LAMAR
GAUTHREAUX, JEREMY
GONZALEZ IRIZARRY, NAYIBS
GRANT, VICTOR EARL
GRAPHIA, JOSEPH A GREEN, JYE DRAMOND
GUNNERSON, KOLT JOSEPH RO
HAGEN, ROBERT JAMES HANSSEN, KYLE
HASKELL, RUSSELL DAVIS
HAUSSER, ROLF
HAYNES JR, LEE ANTHONY
HINTON,GERARD KAREEM
HOLMES, TERRANCE DARNELL
HUNT, MARCUS ALEXANDER
ISAACSON JR, ROBERT LEE
JOHNSON,MALIAK DEMETRIOUS
JUSTICE, KEVIN DWAIN
KENT,JAMES CHRISTOPHER
KEYS,ANTHONY
KRAEHENBUEHL, NATHAN IVAR
LAWSON, MELVIN J S
LIBERCCI, MICHAEL JEROME
LUKER, ONAJE BERNARD
MARQUEZ MIXCOATL, CARLOS
MARTIN, BRANDON LAKE
MCLOUGHLIN, GARETH W
MCTEER, JOHN E
MELLETTE, RODRICK JERMAIN
MERCADO, AGUSTIN
MESSER, MATTHEW RYAN
MILLER JR, JACKY DALE
MILLER, SAMUEL
MINOR, ALAN JACQUE
MONGOLD, JOHNATHAN N MORALES, JUAN BERNARDO MORELL, JASON TYLER
MORGAN,RICHARD LEWIS
MOSCOSO RAMOS,WILLIAM G
RADFORD, BRANDON REESE RANTZ, RONNIE LEE
ROBINSON, DOUGLAS ALAN
RODRIGUEZ, ROBERTO ROHDE, KYLE GORDON ROUSH JR, MICHAEL FRANK RUSU, REMUS SANDERS JR, ALLEN MAURICE
SAUNDERS, JAMAR SEIP, TRISTIN JAMES SHOTTS SR,JOHN SIDERS, JESSE L SLANKARD III, BILLY LEROY SPRADLING, KEVIN DARRYL STEWART, CHARLES STINSON, DEREK LEVON SUMNER, RONALD DEAN SWAIN, JONA EARHART TAYLOR, ANDRE DEVON TEREZA, MICHAEL THOMAS III,HERMAN NATHANIEL THOMAS, EDWARD D THORPE SR, TRAVIS ARRON TOBIN, GERALD T VANSCOY, MICHAEL J VEDIZ, ADAM CHRISTOPHER WASSON, CHRISTOPHER W WATTS,DAVID LORENZO WHEELER JR,ROBERT EDWIN
WHITFIELD, WILLIAM TAKEEM WILBURN JR, RICHARD MARCE WILEY, HAROLD NEIL WILHELM, DANIEL KEITH WILLIAMS, DEMETRICE RASHA WILLIAMS,CODY ALLEN WISNIEWSKI,MARK STEVEN WOODARD, KENDALL JOEL YOUNG JR, EDWARD EARL
HIMES, LARRY LEE
TOWNSEND, MAURICE QUINCEY
TYSON, ERIC DEWAN
20 YEARS OF SAFE DRIVING
COMER,CHRISTOPHER DISHA,ARMAND
HARDING, LARRY D HAYDEN, JOSEPH S
KAMPF, MATTHEW DONALD
LEWIS, KIRK LAWRENCE
MANUWA, WADE K
NETZLEY, JOSEPH J
CRUTCHFIELD,DARRYL
DARDEN, DONALD KEITH
DELAVERGNE, JOSEPH P
EADS, CHRISTOPHER
FRAZER, DEVON ADOLPHUS
GROSSMAN JR, JERRY LEROY
GUNNIN,JOSHUA ALLAN
HOLMES JR, MELVIN
ISAAC, DAVID ALLEN
JENNINGS, DAVID M
COX, MICHAEL A CRANCE,GARRETT C CREAMER,MARC JAMES
DELGADO, OCTAVIO
DELICIO, TYLER JAMES DILLARD, MARSHALL L
DIXON,JOHNTAE RAMON
DRAYTON, BLAIR SHAWNTE
DUKES, JERMAINE MARCELL DUNN, ROBERT WILLIAM
MUMFORD, SEAN THOMAS NELSON, PHILLIP GREGORY
NORVELL JR, DONALD MITCHE
PADILLA, RICHARD
PIPER, KICKING
PITCHER,GAVIN WAYNE
PLATZ,JOHN J.
POTTER, EDWARD MICHAEL
PUSKARICH, RICHARD JOHN
QUINN, RONNIE MICHAEL
TMC is proud to announce that Oscar Cordon has been named 2024’s Wheel Master. Congratulations, Oscar!
Each year, the Wheel Master award recognizes one outstanding TMC driver based on nominations from employees, safe driving record, years of service, and excellence in customer service. Oscar—who was named Driver of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2023—certainly excels in all of those areas. As Operations Manager Craig Divine says, “Oscar is a pillar of TMC. He sets the standards for what every driver should strive to be like.”
Oscar started driving for TMC in 2005, in part because of our commitment to getting drivers home on a regular basis. He wanted to be sure that he could be home to spend time with his wife and family, including four children and now 12 grand-
children. “For me, family is very important, so I go home on the weekends to spend time with my wife,” he says. And throughout his 20 years with TMC, Oscar says that his fleet managers have done a great job of finding routes for him that allow him to get home every weekend.
As a linehaul driver, Oscar hauls cargo for several different TMC customers, and he enjoys the variety that this gives his days. Every morning, he says, is “a new chapter, a new adventure. When you pick up your load, you don’t know what you’re going to see, who you’re going to meet. I always like to talk, and you learn from other people. I like to listen to people, and I like to learn.”
Unlike some driving jobs, flatbed driving isn’t just about sitting behind the wheel of a truck. TMC drivers are active throughout their days, as they secure and tarp their loads. Oscar says that this is part of what he likes about the job. “I get bored if I am just sitting down and not doing anything,” he says. “With flatbed, you get the exercise.”
“Oscar, you deserve this award for your hard work and dedication. I’m glad to be part of your Operations team.
-Craig Divine, Operations Manager
One constant any time Oscar is behind the wheel of his truck is his commitment to safety—as shown by his 2.37 million safe miles. “Safety, for me, is the number-one rule. I don’t want to get hurt or someone else getting hurt,” he says.
Even with his years of experience and expertise, Oscar emphasizes that he never takes safety or load securement for granted, and he puts in the extra work to make sure every load is safe and secured. “Even if I have hauled the load 50 times, I take a step back and think, ‘Is this the best way to secure this load?’ Not just for my safety, but for the safety of others that are going to be next to me and behind me,” he says.
Oscar knows that taking his time to do each job the right way—the TMC way—is key to safety on
As 2024’s Wheel Master, Oscar joins an elite group of TMC drivers. For more than 30 years, TMC has given this award to one outstanding driver each year. Combined, the Wheel Masters have more than 100 million safe miles and a thousand years of safe driving.
Oscar says that he was happy and shocked to learn that he had been named as this year’s Wheel Master. “There are no words to describe it,” he says. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing.”
the road. “I’m never in a hurry,” he says. “Once you get to that point of being in a hurry, anything can happen.” He says that he always takes his time, especially when it comes to securement, and he encourages his fellow drivers to take this same approach. “Do not rush or let someone else rush you,” he says. “If the load is not secure on to that deck of the trailer, I am not moving. It’s not worth it.”
Oscar says that his fleet manager, David McBee, and operations manager, Craig Divine, have also been key to his success. “I get all the support I need, especially from Craig Divine,” Oscar says. “If I have a question, he always takes the time and says, ‘Ok, here’s what we’re gonna do.’ And if he doesn’t have the answer, he says, ‘Let me figure that out, and I will call you back’—and he always calls me. You know that if you have a problem, you have someone you can depend on.”
Oscar encourages his fellow drivers to take advantage of the support that TMC offers. “If you have a question about the load, call somebody,” he says. “Don’t assume. Always call somebody, even at night. The help is always a plus—don’t assume, ‘Oh, I think I’m doing it right, I’m gonna roll with it.’”
Fleet manager David McBee emphasizes that Oscar has more than earned this honor. “I can truly say that Oscar is very much deserving of this special award,” he says. “I don’t believe that I have ever heard anything but positive from Oscar or about Oscar from others. He is exemplary in every way. He does everything that is expected of him and more. It is a privilege to work with Oscar and an honor to be his fleet manager.”
Congratulations to Oscar Cordon for being named 2024’s Wheel Master.
A professional driver since 1977, Weik joined TMC in 1995 when TMC acquired the company he was driving for. At the time, he wasn’t sure if he would stay with TMC: “I said, ‘Oh, I’ll see how it goes.’ And I stayed,” Weik says.
That decision to stay has turned into nearly 30 years with TMC, and during that time, Weik has been one of the fleet’s most reliable and outstanding drivers, with more safe miles than almost any other driver in the fleet.
Weik says he enjoys the solitude that driving gives him, as well as the chance to see new places. His career has taken him to all of the lower 48 states and Canada, including the remote Northwest Territories. Because he’s enjoyed driving so much, he says, it has hardly felt like a job. “If you love what you do, it’s no longer a job. It’s just something I like to do, but I’m getting paid for it,” he says.
“Chris is a great example of how to be a successful driver with character and integrity that others should strive to emulate.”
says Chris York, Operations Manager
Weik is grateful to his daughter and his close family members for their support throughout his time on the road, which has allowed him to be so successful as a TMC owner-operator.
Congratulations to Chris on this remarkable achievement!
Q1 2024
A TMC driver for more than 18 years, Richard joined the company when he was looking to start a new career as a truck driver. Richard has driven more than two million safe miles, without any preventable accidents. Fleet manager Brent Holtkamp says that Richard’s attitude is part of what makes him a great driver: “Trucking isn’t an easy job, and when faced with challenges and adversity he is always understanding and easy to work with.” Congratulations to Richard!
“Eric is excellence.” That’s how fleet manager Garrett Tigges sums up Eric Linn. Eric has been a TMC driver since 2013 and has driven more than 1.28 million safe miles throughout the United States. He has enjoyed having a career that allows him to be his own boss, and he appreciates the support that TMC has provided him. “This is a good company to work for,” he says. “I could never see driving for any other company.” Congratulations, Eric!
Over the past three years, Account Executive Connie Spotts has become the LTL (less-thantruckload) expert at TMC Logistics—and a major force in the growth of TMC’s LTL service line. Some of this LTL growth has been thanks to her outstanding customer service skills and her commitment to doing whatever it takes for her customers. But Connie has also served as an LTL subject matter expert, helping both her customers and her coworkers understand the LTL service line. Congratulations, Connie!
Senior Account Executive Nicole Durbin handles the day-to-day tasks involved in making sure that clients get unique, customized freight solutions. This requires intense attention to detail, a deep understanding of the freight market, and superior customer service skills—all of which Nicole demonstrates on a daily basis, says Kevin Duff, Logistics General Manager: “Nicole consistently delivers exceptional work. Her attention to detail and solutions-oriented mindset ensure that client needs are met at the highest level, fostering trust, reliability, and loyalty.” Congratulations, Nicole!
Congratulations to our outstanding logistics team members who have been recognized with awards this year! Your dedication and hard work does not go unnoticed. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!
JT GLOVER, COLUMBIA, SC CSS TEAM LEAD OF THE YEAR
NADIA CABRERA, DES MOINES, IA CSS OF THE YEAR
BEN
BRIAN MCDERMOTT, COLUMBIA, SC LSM OF THE YEAR
CLAY CHROUSER, DES MOINES, IA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
SUPPORT ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR
ROBERT PEASE, BENTONVILLE, AR
JOAN ARCHIE, FORT WORTH, TX OUTSIDE SALES OF THE YEAR
DEVON JOHNSON, FORT WORTH, TX OUTSIDE SALES OF THE YEAR
ASHER SIRCY, COLUMBIA,SC GM OF THE YEAR
DAN BOYCOTT, DES MOINES, IA LSR OF THE YEAR
INTERN HALL OF FAME
LOGAN CONWAY, AMES, IA
TMC was named the 2023 Flatbed Carrier of the Year by Southwire. This award recognizes our exemplary customer service, on-time pick-up and delivery record, and commitment to safety.
“This award—earned for the second year in a row—is the culmination of persistent and intentional work by the entire TMC team in support of Southwire,” says Josh Wical, Vice President of National Accounts.
“Thank you to Southwire for this award,” Josh continues. “It’s wonderful to know that we’re truly making a difference for such a great customer. And thank you to our drivers, fleet managers, customer service reps, and everyone at TMC whose dedication and hard work have made this partnership a success.”
We’re so honored by this recognition, and we look forward to seeing TMC’s partnership with Southwire continue to develop.
Our partners at Montgomery Construction have wrapped up their work on our new terminal in Columbia, SC, and our operations, logistics, and maintenance teams have now moved into the administration building and maintenance shop. We’re excited to make the most of these state-of-the-art facilities to streamline our operations in the Southeast and better serve our drivers and our customers.
Stay tuned for more details about the official grand opening this June!
Joplin terminal service manager Brant Ness received the Patriot Award from ESRG, an office of the Department of the Defense, in a ceremony on January 8. The award recognizes his support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve and their family members. Brant was nominated for the award by diesel tech Brian Kackley, a staff sergeant in the Air National Guard, who says that the support he receives from Brant and TMC allows him to balance his civilian career and his service to our country.
Congratulations to Brant on receiving this award! Thank you for demonstrating TMC’s ongoing commitment to honoring veterans and members of the military.
At TMC, the holidays always are a time to give back to our communities, and 2024 was no different. At our offices around the country, employee-owners brought in more than 3500 pounds of nonperishable food to donate to local food banks and community organizations. Thank you to everyone who participated!
The end of the year always brings a few departures of longtime members of the TMC team. And while we’re sad to see them go, we’re so grateful for everything they brought to the company during their time here, and we wish them the best in their retirement.
LARRY CLARK
Chief Financial Officer
GLEN MCCRAVY
Director of Insurance Captive
KENNY KYLE
Vice President of Education and Campus Collaboration
MARLIN REISMAN
Service Manager
GREG BROWN Service Manager
JAMES JONES
Maintenance Technician
SCOTT SCHECHER
Equipment Sales
I’m a new driver. Andrew approached me during my first visit at a distribution center. He showed me the ropes and how to work with the forklift driver for tarping. He also gave me some great advice! I appreciate Andrew for going out of his way to assist and drop some wisdom on a rookie. Thank you, sir!
-Devin Stinson to Andrew Richter
2016 Wheel Master George Calore wanted to give a shoutout and an attaboy to Richard. He wanted to acknowledge the job Richard did on securement and the way he approached everything as a professional. Please let Richard know his hard work has not gone unnoticed by his peers.
-George Calore to Richard Shook (as told to safety manager Rick Malak)
Excellent tarp and securement job. Tarp looks like it’s been vacuum sealed, and all straps are straight as an arrow.
-Alexander Chasteen to Lyndel Hester
Ron has been the best trainer throughout the entire process. Even after I got into my truck, he has been extremely helpful answering any questions I have and giving me pointers all throughout! Big black and chrome salute to Mr. Ron Stewart.
-Hector Santana to Ron Stewart
Helped me organize securement supplies and showed me how to use the Trimble for a breakdown. He made a hard day easy and taught me valuable learning experience. he volunteered time out of his day to help a new driver learn how to navigate obstacles in trucking.
-Derek Parks to Robert Cribbs
Awesome trainer. Prepared me for the road.
-Jones Ard to Robert Lovrien
Want to give a special shout out to truck #14129 for being an outstanding colleague! Six am at the consignee, while finishing up being unloaded, Michael came to check up on me. He got to know me, provided great tips and insights, helped me roll up my four-inch straps, and even demonstrated/trained me on how to replace mudflaps. Please acknowledge Michael for being excellent and going above and beyond. Thank you.
-Sopal Nhiem to Michael Tereza
Isaac took time out of his Friday to help me with my first time ever securing insulation. Even though he probably wanted to focus on getting home, he helped me out and I appreciated it very much.
-Wyatt Westin to Isaac Flugence
In all the years I’ve been working on the road—20 years as a deputy sheriff in central Indiana, and now as the owner of a small pilot car service—I’ve noticed that TMC trucks always look good. It doesn’t matter if the weather is unfavorable, the beautiful simplicity of the TMC black and gold always looks great. Your drivers do a good job keeping the trucks clean and representing your company well. I know this is random, but every time I see one of your trucks, I smile.
-Ron Mahoy, Owner/CEO-Defender Pilot Service
Boone County (IN) Sheriff’s Office-retired USAF/SF-retired
Zach was undoubtedly helpful getting loaded with steel wire coils. I was two chains and two binders short and asked Zach if he had any extra. He gave me some without any hesitation, then proceeded to help me secure my load. I told Zach he didn’t have to help me, that he helped me plenty by lending me two chains and two binders. But he said, “I can’t drive past you and not help. It’s nice to have another hand sometimes.” Thanks, Zach, for giving me a hand.
-Zachary Kong to Zachary Hall
Phillip is very good at what he does. He’s firm but fair. Every time I call him with a question, he’s always happy to assist me. And if he doesn’t know the answer, he will make a call to assist. He’s a really good driver trainer. He has one way to do things... the TMC way. I was fortunate to have him as a trainer. When I received my own truck, I took a lot of his habits and techniques to my truck and constantly use them—from something as simple as the way the truck is organized based on convenience to using some of the time-saving techniques during load securing.
-Ricky Ballard to Phillip Ray
Mark picked me up from Brownsburg so I could be home Christmas week when my truck was delayed due to service.
He accommodated my extra belongings I had with me, since I was going home for the week. Mark was very courteous to drive out of his way to pick me up and drop me off closer to my home even though this meant extra time out of his route for me. Thanks, Mark!
-Eric Schmitt to Mark Gilchrist
Louis stayed around an extra hour or so helping me strap and tarp my load, as well as build a bulkhead. I had never taken this specific steel before, so I was unsure as to how best to secure it. This was my first time building a bulkhead, choke strapping, and weave strapping. All thanks to Louis! He also gave me great advice on driving through the mountains for the first time. He was truly a huge help and asked for nothing in return!
-Brazen Metz to Louis Reyes
Great driver! Went above and beyond to help and has a giving heart.
-Malik Savarese to Daniel Zapata