Get to know our incoming drivers and shop team! If you see them around, be sure to say hi and welcome them to Nussbaum!
New Hire Drivers
Victor Baez Herrera
Victor Baez Herrera has been driving for a year, inspired by his older brother, who’s been driving for five years and with Nussbaum for three. Before trucking, Victor served as a U.S. Air Force structural engineer and worked in inventory control at Niagara Bottling. Originally from Eustis, Florida, Victor is a gym rat who enjoys hiking, travel vlogging, backpacking, gaming, and paintball. His dream vacation is Puerto Rico, and one of his favorite memories is driving team OTR with his mom—sharing dinners, binging shows, and exploring new cities together. His favorite snack is M&M’s. Welcome to Nussbaum, Victor!
Dream Vacation: Puerto Rico
Mily Herrera
Mily Herrera has been driving for seven months, motivated by her love of traveling. Before trucking, she worked at Bimbo Bakery and has lived in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Mily enjoys taking care of her mom and dreams of visiting Italy. She loves the beautiful views along the West Coast and snacks on crackers with cheese. She also enjoys going to the movie theater. And yes, if you’re wondering she is the mom of two sons here at Nussbaum, Victor and Rob. Welcome to Nussbaum, Mily!
Dream Vacation: Italy
Michael Holmes
Michael Holmes has been driving for four years, after praying to the Lord Jesus for guidance on the best career path. Before trucking, he worked as an auto body technician and was an amateur boxer. Originally from East Tennessee, Michael is passionate about defending the gospel on TikTok Live and in person, and he’s a devoted family man. His dream vacation is wherever his wife wants to go, and one of his favorite memories is realizing he could back into a parking spot like a pro. His favorite snack is chocolate chip cookies. Michael says, “I’m working on becoming a better follower of Jesus, a better husband, and a better dad.” Welcome to Nussbaum, Michael!
Dream Vacation: Wherever his wife wants to go
James Bentley
James Bentley is new to trucking but has always been passionate about driving. Before hitting the road, he spent 11 years as a mechanic and 4 years as a manager. Originally from Ottawa, Illinois, James enjoys spending time with his family. His dream vacation is Hawaii, and one of his favorite experiences so far has been driving through the mountains of Colorado and Utah. His favorite snack is jerky. Welcome to Nussbaum, James!
Dream Vacation: Hawaii
Marco Garcia
Marco Garcia has been driving for eight months, taking on trucking with a “why not?” attitude. Before trucking, he worked for FedEx and is originally from Indiana. Marco enjoys fishing and dreams of visiting Fiji. His favorite snack is pretzels. Welcome to Nussbaum, Marco!
Dream Vacation: Fiji
Patrick Parks
Patrick Parks has been driving for close to a year, inspired by friends and family. Before trucking, he worked as a fine dining service manager and is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Fun fact: at his fine dining restaurant he had the joy of hosting Lebron James once! Patrick enjoys having fun with his kids and dreams of visiting Japan. One of his favorite memories is driving through the Montana Rockies. His favorite snacks are mixed nuts, but he admits he has a soft spot for honey buns! Welcome to Nussbaum, Patrick!
Dream Vacation: Japan
Jennifer Thompson
Jennifer Thompson has been driving for eight months, motivated by the lack of decent-paying jobs in her area. Before trucking, she worked in roofing and has lived in Bell County, Kentucky, and Jacksonville, North Carolina. She enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and four-wheeling. Her dream vacation is Hawaii, and she loves meeting new people. Her favorite snack is fruit, and she says, “I just love music.” Welcome to Nussbaum, Jennifer!
Dream Vacation: Hawaii
Angelo Caranza
Angelo Caranza has been driving for over a year, embracing new horizons after a 35-year career as a professional chef. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Angelo enjoys lots of family time and dreams of visiting Barcelona, Spain. One of his favorite memories is riding along with his uncle, who was a trucker, when he was a kid. His favorite snacks are fresh veggies and iced tea. Angelo describes himself as a country boy at heart, a huge Iron Maiden fan, and deeply family-oriented. He values faith, family, and friends, and says his wife is his best friend, his mother is his rock, and his kids are his motivation. After retiring from the culinary world and working in Amazon AI robotics, Angelo took the leap into trucking and couldn’t be happier. “I’m blessed and enjoy people and life in general.” Welcome to Nussbaum, Angelo!
Dream Vacation: Barcelona, Spain
Dan Thomas
Dan Thomas has been driving for over 20 years, starting when he was asked to drive for a petroleum company. Before trucking, he worked as an equipment operator and is originally from East Kentucky. Dan enjoys playing golf, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. His dream vacation is surf fishing in South Florida, and one of his favorite memories is fishing in western Montana. His favorite snack is fruit. Welcome to Nussbaum, Dan!
Dream Vacation: South Florida
Miguel Gasca
Miguel Gasca is from Elgin, IL and excited to be at Nussbaum! He is starting out as a trainee and is ready to dive into the world of trucking. Welcome to Nussbaum, Miguel!
Dream Vacation: Already Living It
