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Army veteran Darryl Hammond has been selected to drive Maverick Transportation’s prestigious “Salute” truck, honoring military service. With nearly two decades at Maverick, Hammond has mentored 59 drivers and was named Dedicated Driver of the Year in 2022.

February 10, 2025

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Army Veteran Darryl Hammond Selected to Drive Maverick Transportation’s Tribute Salute Truck

Maverick Transportation has once again extended its prestigious “Salute” truck honor to recognize the contributions of a military veteran. This year, the privilege has ...

December 30, 2024

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Schneider Drivers Honor Veterans Through Wreaths Across America Participation

Schneider National Inc. has once again demonstrated its steadfast commitment to honoring veterans by participating in the Wreaths Across America (WAA) initiative for the ...

U.S. Army veteran Cory Troxell, a driver for Stevens Transport, has won the 2024 Transition Trucking Award. Honored at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Troxell received a Kenworth T680 for his dedication to trucking after 20 years of military service.

December 19, 2024

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U.S. Army Veteran Cory Troxell Wins 2024 Transition Trucking Award

Cory Troxell, a former U.S. Army service member and driver for Stevens Transport in Dallas, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2024 ...

From left: Douglas Couch, U.S. Navy (E-5), Roehl Transport, Inc.; Cory Troxell, U.S. Army (E-7), Stevens Transport; Billy Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard (E-7), Werner Enterprises; Brian Ferguson, U.S. Army and U.S. Army National Guard (E-7), Melton Truck Lines; and Shawn Haley, U.S. Marine Corps (E-4), Veriha Trucking LLC (Source: Transition Trucking)

October 4, 2024

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Transition Trucking Announces 2024 Finalists

Five elite finalists have been identified for the prestigious 2024 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award. The recognition, organized by the U.S. Chamber of ...

Ondrae Meyers and his family with the freightliner Cascadia truck he received from Progressive's keys to progress program

September 25, 2024

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Marine Vet Ondrae Meyers Honored with Truck and $50K by Progressive

Ondrae Meyers, a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Jacksonville, North Carolina, recently celebrated a significant milestone. The 22-year serviceman was awarded a 2022 ...