Industry Professionals Recognized for Black History Month
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Based in Chicago, Brandon Bibbs, regional vice president of sales at U.S. Xpress Enterprises, joined the trucking industry in 2015. Bibbs is a member of American Trucking Associations’ LEAD ATA program, which offers participants educational opportunities that incorporate real-world problem solving exercises. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Charlton Paul, a professional truck driver for UPS Freight, was honored with the 2020 COVID Heroes Award in October. During the pandemic, Paul used his local and professional connections to coordinate the delivery of 1,000 masks, 200 bottles of hand sanitizer and 4,500 pairs of gloves to his town of Chester, N.Y. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Dee Sova, a professional truck driver for Prime Inc., has accumulated nearly 3 million accident-free miles during her career as an over-the-road truck driver. She and her husband drive as a team, accompanied by their Chihuahua. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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With a career spanning 41 years, Derrick Whittle, a professional truck driver for Cargo Transporters Inc., has accrued 3.8 million accident-free miles. He developed an interest in heavy machinery during his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he was exposed to ships and aircraft. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Ericka Rountree, a professional truck driver for Martin Transportation Systems, learned the basics of the industry from her father, who was also a truck driver. Her daily delivery routes take her through Ohio and Kentucky. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Herbert Holmes, a professional truck driver for Martin Transportation Systems, began his driving career in 1999, when he noticed a newspaper advertisement for a trucking position. Based in Dayton, Ohio, Holmes’ work usually takes him to Cleveland and Louisville, Ky. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Jeff Greer, senior vice president of human resources for FedEx Freight Corp., started working for the company 21 years ago. He started his career in the legal sector and transitioned to HR work. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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In January, LaQuenta Jacobs, chief diversity officer for XPO Logistics Inc., helped announce a partnership between XPO and Truckers Against Trafficking. XPO’s corporate sponsorship will assist in an effort to train commercial truck drivers to recognize potential traffickers and victims. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Based in Chicago, Brandon Bibbs, regional vice president of sales at U.S. Xpress Enterprises, joined the trucking industry in 2015. Bibbs is a member of American Trucking Associations’ LEAD ATA program, which offers participants educational opportunities that incorporate real-world problem solving exercises. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Charlton Paul, a professional truck driver for UPS Freight, was honored with the 2020 COVID Heroes Award in October. During the pandemic, Paul used his local and professional connections to coordinate the delivery of 1,000 masks, 200 bottles of hand sanitizer and 4,500 pairs of gloves to his town of Chester, N.Y. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Dee Sova, a professional truck driver for Prime Inc., has accumulated nearly 3 million accident-free miles during her career as an over-the-road truck driver. She and her husband drive as a team, accompanied by their Chihuahua. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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With a career spanning 41 years, Derrick Whittle, a professional truck driver for Cargo Transporters Inc., has accrued 3.8 million accident-free miles. He developed an interest in heavy machinery during his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he was exposed to ships and aircraft. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Ericka Rountree, a professional truck driver for Martin Transportation Systems, learned the basics of the industry from her father, who was also a truck driver. Her daily delivery routes take her through Ohio and Kentucky. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Herbert Holmes, a professional truck driver for Martin Transportation Systems, began his driving career in 1999, when he noticed a newspaper advertisement for a trucking position. Based in Dayton, Ohio, Holmes’ work usually takes him to Cleveland and Louisville, Ky. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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Jeff Greer, senior vice president of human resources for FedEx Freight Corp., started working for the company 21 years ago. He started his career in the legal sector and transitioned to HR work. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
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In January, LaQuenta Jacobs, chief diversity officer for XPO Logistics Inc., helped announce a partnership between XPO and Truckers Against Trafficking. XPO’s corporate sponsorship will assist in an effort to train commercial truck drivers to recognize potential traffickers and victims. (Image courtesy of TMAF)
Trucking Moves America Forward recognized eight industry professionals as Black History Month Leaders. They personify excellence in trucking and are being featured for their contributions to the industry.
