What can we learn from a lifetime spent on the road—and the people you meet along the way?
In this episode of Terminal Exchange, we celebrate the retirement of Steve Mallory, who wraps up eight years at Nussbaum Transportation after a long and remarkable career in the trucking industry.
Steve reflects on his journey that began in the late 1970s, starting as a young truck driver learning the ropes in Chicago and eventually accumulating nearly 2.8 million safe driving miles. He shares stories from the early days—navigating with paper atlases before modern technology, hauling hazmat freight, and adjusting to the ever-changing demands of the road.
Steve also discusses his transition from driver to dispatcher at Nussbaum, serving in multiple pods and eventually becoming a float driver manager. He expresses deep gratitude for Nussbaum’s culture, the ESOP program that provided meaningful retirement benefits, and the family-like atmosphere that made him say Nussbaum felt like “the company I wish I’d found thirty years earlier.”
The conversation also touches on Steve’s personal interests, including classic cars and country music, as well as heartfelt messages from coworkers honoring his impact on the company and his advocacy for drivers.
Press play to join us in celebrating Steve’s legacy and the stories that shaped a remarkable career!
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