Dave Schmuecker came to ABF with the Carolina acquisition, having already won a place on the 1995 America's Road Team. He has driven 1.6 million miles without a chargeable accident and ticket-free, during his 14-year career.
A Nebraska native, Dave works out of the South Chicago terminal and lives in Indiana. He won the 1995 Indiana Master Driver Award from the Indiana Motor Carriers Association.
As an ABFer with direct contact with shippers, the Ellenwood, Georgia city driver has developed a sixth sense when it comes to changes in the local economy he serves. Ralph's expertise is invaluable to the company in meeting the changing requirements of customers in the Atlanta metropolitan service area.
James is living proof of how a positive attitude contributes to success. Domiciled at ABF's Little Rock, Arkansas terminal since 1974, when he joined the company as a road driver, he has driven 2.7 million miles and earned a 27-year safe driving record. The Lonoke, Arkansas native has never had a chargeable accident. His impressive record earned him a spot on the ABF Road Team and the America's Road Team in 1992.
The name John Holland is synonymous with the ABF Quality Improvement Process and trucking nationwide. One of the most powerful transportation spokesmen in the country today, the Albuquerque, New Mexico road driver has a record that includes membership on the 1990 and 1991 ABF Road Teams and the 1991 America's Road Team. His 50-year career includes more than 5.5 million safe-driving miles and numerous safety awards. He has been named New Mexico driver of the month twice.
2006-2007 Road Team left to right, front row: Mike Broadhead, Road Driver, Salt Lake City, Utah; Ben Saiz, Road Driver, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Usevio Martinez, Driver/Salesman, Amarillo, Texas; Reginald Gamblin, Road Driver, Amarillo, Texas; Chris Smith, Driver/Salesman, Salt Lake City, Utah
Middle row:Larry Green, Driver/Salesman, Toledo, Ohio; Art Lucas, Driver/Salesman, Buffalo, New York; Bill Ellis, Driver/Salesman, Sacramento, California; Kelvin Holly, Road Driver, Albuquerque, New Mexico.