Eric Ward, Brian Thompson, Ted Kirby, Harley Feltner, Lloyd Jobe, Bick Sarkine, and Bruce Collains were all awarded the designation. For anyone who has spent years behind the wheel, this program is well known for being one of the toughest badges a driver can earn.

The IMTA created the Master Truck Driver program to highlight drivers who have built a career around consistency, professionalism, and safety. Only a small percentage of CDL holders ever reach this level. According to the association, only 2 percent of CDL drivers nationwide qualify.

Drivers stepping up for this recognition have to meet strict requirements. The basics include at least 10 years of safe driving or a million miles without preventable incidents. The IMTA also requires no recordable DOT incidents. On top of that, drivers have to show they’ve contributed to the industry or their community. That can come through competing in a truck driving championship, completing an advanced training course, performing a heroic act on or off the road, or doing meaningful community service.

Each driver honored receives an official Master Truck Driver certification kit. DMC Insurance sponsors the set that is awarded to every driver who earns the title.

For drivers building long careers, this milestone is more than a plaque. It’s recognition from peers and the industry that consistency, skill, and professionalism still matter on the road.

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The Greensboro and Raleigh service centers both opened in October 1980, with Greensboro serving as Southeastern’s tenth service center and Raleigh as its eleventh. Five years later, in October 1985, the company extended its reach to the coast, opening its 20th service center in Wilmington.

Each location has grown tremendously over the decades:

The Greensboro service center started with 57 dock doors and nine associates and has expanded to 97 dock doors and 183 associates. Raleigh began with 20 dock doors and 23 associates and now operates with 148 dock doors and 115 associates. Wilmington initially opened with six dock doors and five associates before relocating in 1986 to a larger facility with 22 dock doors; it now has 41 dock doors and 29 associates.

“Four decades of service is a tremendous milestone for our teams in Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington,” said Matt Bowen, regional vice president of operations at Southeastern Freight Lines. “Our associates are the core of what we do, and these anniversaries highlight their commitment to delivering outstanding service. We’re proud to serve these North Carolina communities and thankful for the loyal support of our customers.”

To honor this anniversary, Southeastern Freight Lines is recognizing nine longtime associates who have dedicated decades to keeping freight moving across North Carolina:

• 43 years of service: Pickup and Delivery Driver John Foil, Raleigh; Linehaul Driver Jay Hobbs, Greensboro
• 42 years of service: Fleet Services Technician Russ Myers, Greensboro; Linehaul Driver Paul Browning, Greensboro (Retired)
• 41 years of service: Linehaul Driver Melvin Smith, Raleigh
• 40 years of service: Safety Specialist Jackie Mabe, Greensboro
• 37 years of service: Pickup and Delivery Driver Nelson Gurganus, Wilmington; Linehaul Driver Scott Chalmers, Raleigh; Linehaul Driver Phil Morris, Raleigh

“As we look to the future, we remain committed to investing in our people, strengthening customer relationships and continuing to deliver the reliable, quality service our North Carolina communities have come to expect,” Bowen said.

Southeastern Freight Lines’ milestone is a reminder to truck drivers and industry professionals that dedication, community focus, and a strong team culture are what keep regional freight moving efficiently, year after year.

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Each new inductee joins the company’s Million Mile Safe Driver Club, an honor reserved for professional drivers who have demonstrated exceptional consistency, safety, and dedication over years of service.

The company praised the group’s achievement, saying, “They represent the very best in our industry—performing responsibly, protecting the motoring public, and proving every day what it means to be a Champion Bulk Hauler.”

Custom Transport described the drivers’ accomplishment as a direct reflection of the company’s values: reliability, integrity, and excellence in bulk hauling. According to the company, these drivers “set the Benchmark in Service, Support, and Safety” that defines Custom’s reputation across the transportation industry.

The New Million Mile Club Members

The following drivers were officially inducted into the Million Mile Safe Driver Club:

• Howard Herman, Vinita, Oklahoma
• Darrin Guillory, Baytown, Texas
• Mitchell Munden, Philadelphia
• Steve Carter, Gilmer, Texas
• Mark Stewart, Gilmer, Texas
• James Beautte, Vinita, Oklahoma
• John Seigrist, Vinita, Oklahoma
• Brian Ridenhour, Vinita, Oklahoma

Each of these drivers represents years of discipline and commitment to safety while hauling across regional and national routes.

Custom Transport, headquartered in Gilmer, Texas, specializes in liquid and dry bulk transport and continues to celebrate its drivers as the foundation of its success.

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The company noted that these drivers have demonstrated “industry-leading safety records, exceptional skills and consistency throughout their careers.”

Drivers recognized for their achievements include:

Three Million Miles of Safe Driving

• Daniel Ronca
• Todd Miller

Two Million Miles of Safe Driving

• Richard Burkhart
• Richard Hunt
• Dennis Desrosiers
• John Basile
• William Jones
• Richard Wright
• Paul Waite Jr.

One Million Miles of Safe Driving

• David Adams
• Samuel Kinyanjui
• Gerardo Lopez III
• Walter Baumert
• Keith Carknard
• Charles Krumm
• Juan Ramos
• Robert Kaduck
• Joshua Cartier
• James Mooney
• John Davis
• Michael Oktavec
• Anthony Bowen
• Francis Hess
• John Arnold
• Michael Boyer
• William Ort
• Brian Eslinger

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