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April 2023 Drivers of the Month Awards

Proudly Recognizing Our Drivers’ Efforts

The Best of the Best For April 2023

Our outstanding service as a premier logistics and transportation solutions provider is backed by the dedication and hard work of our entire team, from back-office support staff to driving professionals. And the best of the best drive for Stevens Transport. The executive team of Stevens Transport is proud to announce and honor the driver award winners for the month of April 2023.


Derick Ford

1st Place Company Driver of the Month

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Please join us in welcoming our Dedicated Driver of the Month, Derick Ford! Derick, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since April of 2001, graduated with his CDL from the Stevens Driving Academy! Over his more than two decades as a driver at Stevens Transport, Derick has won multiple awards, and driven over 2.2 million accident-free miles! Over the month of April, Derick ran over 12,000 miles and maintained a perfect safety record, earning himself this amazing honor! Outside of work, you can find Derick spending his free time watching basketball!

Congratulations, Derick!

 


 

Marks Hupper

1st Place Independent Contractor of the Month

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Please join us in congratulating our Independent Contractor Driver of the Month, Marks Hupper! Marks, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since August of 2020, graduated with his CDL from Careers Worldwide CDL school! Marks began his career at Stevens Transport as a company driver, and after a successful year, he took the next steps to advance his career by becoming an independent contractor! This month, Marks was able to cover 12,000 miles with a perfect safety and service record, earning himself this great award! Outside of work, Marks enjoys watching sports, and visiting with friends and family!

Congratulations, Marks!

 


 

Alan Ortiz

Runner-Up Independent Contractor of the Month

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Our Runner Up Independent Contractor Driver of the Month is Alan Ortiz! Alan, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since February of 2022, graduated with his CDL from American Truck Driver Training School! Alan started his career at Stevens Transport as an independent contractor to help achieve his goals of one day becoming an owner operator as quickly as possible. Thanks to great months like this one, Alan is well on his way to achieving his goal and rolling down the highway in his very own truck! Outside of work, Alan can be found spending his free time cooking and spending time with family!

Congratulations, Alan!

 


 

Reginald Johnson

1st Place Grad Driver of the Month

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Please join us in congratulating Grad Driver of the Month, Reginald Johnson! Reginald, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since January of 2023, graduated with his CDL from Diesel Driving Academy! Reginald was drawn to a career at Stevens Transport by his desire to drive the best fleet of trucks on the road! In his first month as a solo driver, Reginald has set the bar high, leading all grads in miles! When he isn’t behind the wheel, Reginald enjoys spending his free time watching football and being with his family!

Congratulations, Reginald!

 


 

Jameson Farrelly

Runner-Up Grad Driver of The Month

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Our Runner Up Grad Driver of the Month is Jameson Farrelly! Jameson, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since November of 2022, graduated with his CDL from the Stevens Driving Academy! Jameson was drawn to a career at Stevens Transport by a desire to get industry leading training and set himself up to be a highly successful driver! Over the month of April, Jameson ran nearly 10,000 and maintained a perfect safety and service record, earning himself this great award! Outside of work, Jameson can be found spending time with friends, and grilling out!

Congratulations, Jameson!

 


 

Vance & Christy Wheeler

1st Place Team of the Month

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Please join us in congratulating our Team Drivers of the Month, Vance, and Christy Wheeler! Vance, a two-million-mile Haul of Famer, started his career with Stevens Transport in 2010 after graduating from the Stevens Driving Academy with his CDL! Christy made the decision in 2019 to join her husband on the road, and after obtaining her CDL from the Stevens Driving Academy, this duo teamed up and never looked back! This month, the Wheelers went above and beyond to win this award, running nearly 20,000 miles! Outside of work, Vance and Christy enjoy traveling and spending time with family!

Congratulations, Vance & Christy!

 

 


Michael Hagen

Owner-Operator of the Month

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Please join us in congratulating our Owner Operator of the Month, Michael Hagen! Michael, who joined the Stevens Transport driving force in 2017, graduated with his CDL from Georgia Driving Academy! Michael has gone above and beyond in regard to training new drivers, having trained over 40 students during his tenure! When asked about his favorite part of being a trainer and owner operator, Michael said he loves the ability to teach new drivers and make friends at the same time! Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending his free time fishing!

Congratulations, Michael!

 


 

Kenneth Leighly

Trainer of the Month

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Please join us in congratulating our Trainer of the Month, Kenneth Leighly! Kenneth, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since November of 2019, graduated with his CDL from Tampa Truck Driving School!  As a driver trainer, Kenneth enjoys working with new drivers and mentoring them along their path of becoming successful solo drivers! In the month of April, Kenneth and his trainee were able to successfully cover 16,000 miles while sharpening the skills of the trainee and maintaining a perfect service record. Outside of work, Kenneth enjoys spending his free time traveling and visiting family!

Congratulations, Kenneth!

 


 

Vincent Mcleod

Runner Up Trainer of the Month

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Our Runner Up Trainer of the Month is Vincent Mcleod! Vincent, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since December of 2020, graduated with his CDL from the Stevens Driving Academy! Vincent was inspired by his own trainer to become a driver trainer and help new drivers find success in this industry, while maximizing his earnings! In the month of April, Vincent was able to cover nearly 16,000 miles while training his 19th new driver! When he isn’t training new drivers, Vincent enjoys spending his free time watching Netflix!

Congratulations, Vincent!

 


 

Carlos Kerchner

1st Place Dedicated Driver of the Month

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Please join us in congratulating our Dedicate Driver of the Month, Carlos Kerchner! Carlos, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since October of 2020, graduated with his CDL from Tennessee Truck Driving School! As a member of the Kraft dedicated team, Carlos enjoys running regular routes and becoming more familiar with the shippers and receivers that his team works with. Over the month of April, Carlos was able to cover nearly 15,000 miles, earning himself this wonderful award! Outside of work, Carlos enjoys spending his free time traveling and visiting family!

Congratulations, Carlos!

 


 

Jermal Page

Runner Up Dedicated Driver of the Month

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Our Runner Up Dedicated Driver of the Month is Jermal Page! Jermal, a member of the Stevens Transport driving force since January of 2018, graduated with his CDL from Carolina Truck Driving School! Jermal started his career at Stevens Transport as a company driver, before taking the next steps and becoming an independent contractor, and member of our Texas regional team. Jermal has goals in the coming years of joining the Million Miler Haul of Fame and owning his own truck! When he isn’t behind the wheel, Jermal enjoys visiting friends and family!

Congratulations, Jermal!

 


Congratulations, drivers!

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Published May 16, 2023