Get to know our incoming drivers and office/shop team! If you see them around, be sure to say hi and welcome them to Nussbaum!
New Hire Drivers
William “Mike” Taylor
Domicile: Hutsonville, IL
Mike Taylor brings 7 years of driving experience to the team. Mike was drawn to the trucking industry by wanting to drive a Peterbilt 379 flat top. Before trucking, he worked in commercial diving and underwater welding. Off the clock, Mike puts his time into his small business. He dreams of a trip to Bali, and steak is what he looks forward to on the road. As Mike puts it, he’s always in a good mood, even when he’s not 😊. Welcome, Mike!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Scaffolding and fuel
Dream Vacation: Bali
Donzie Glenn
Domicile: Greenville, SC
Donzie Glenn brings 3 years of driving experience to the team, having come to trucking looking for a new career. Before this, he worked in a warehouse running a forklift. Off the clock, Donzie spends his time with family. He’d love to see the Northeast or Northern California in the fall or winter, and sunflower seeds are his go-to for the miles. Welcome, Donzie!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: A Walmart load with some free food waiting at the end
Dream Vacation: The Northeast or Northern California in fall or winter
Henry Vega Feliciano
Domicile: PA
Henry Vega Feliciano brings 27 years of driving experience to the team, and family is what got him into trucking. Before this, he was a student. Off the clock, Henry is making up for lost time with his family. He dreams of a getaway on the ocean front, and Cheetos are his snack of choice. His advice is short and to the point: be real. Welcome, Henry!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Military equipment
Dream Vacation: Somewhere on the ocean front
Ferron L Ross
Domicile: Nussbaum
Ferron Ross brings more than 20 years of driving experience to the team, and family is what brought him into trucking. Before this, he was director of operations for a restaurant chain. Off the clock, Ferron is fishing or following sports, and trail mix is what he keeps handy for the road. As Ferron puts it simply, he loves people. Welcome, Ferron!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Oversized bridge beams
Eric Shaw
Domicile: Southern, IL
Eric Shaw drove from 2011 to 2021, took a break, and is back at it. He got into trucking out of necessity — as he tells it, the only jobs going at the time were nursing or truck driving. Before that, he worked in construction. Off the clock, Eric is outdoors with his wife and their dog or spending time with family. He dreams of a trip to Australia and keeps peanuts close for the road. Eric is a big audiobook listener and is always open to suggestions. Welcome, Eric!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Empty aluminum cans
Dream Vacation: Australia
Diego Perez
Domicile: PA
Diego Perez brings 7 years of driving experience to the team — he loves driving, and he loves North American trucks. Before this, he was a waiter. Off the clock, Diego plays fútbol with his Sunday league team, and he’d love to take his wife and son to Spain for a clásico. Every so often he treats himself to a hamburger on the road. As Diego shares, he’s excited to work for Nussbaum because he can see the company actually cares about its drivers. Welcome, Diego!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: A run from California to New Jersey hauling coconut oil in a container — trailer tire blowout included
Dream Vacation: Spain, to see a clásico with his wife and son
Eric Tucker
Domicile: Calhoun, LA
Eric Tucker brings 25 years of driving experience to the team, drawn to the road by the freedom to travel. Before this, he worked in auto body and frame repair. Woodworking is how he spends his time off the clock, and he dreams of a mountain cabin in the fall. Fruit gummies are his road snack of choice. Eric tends to step in and help when he sees another driver having trouble or working unsafely. Welcome, Eric!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Military equipment
Dream Vacation: A mountain cabin in the fall
Marcus Agbanyo
Domicile: York, PA
Marcus Agbanyo is a newer driver with 8 months on the road, having changed careers to learn a new skill. Before this, he worked with the USDA as a quality inspector. Off the clock, Marcus spends his time with family, and he dreams of a trip to France. As he describes himself, he’s hardworking, fun to talk to, and ready to help wherever he can. Welcome, Marcus!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Hauling Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts
Dream Vacation: France
Re-Hire Driver
Andrew Preston
Domicile: Georgetown, KY
Andrew Preston brings 4 years of driving experience to the team. When COVID-19 shut down much of his income, he went looking for something new — and having grown up driving race cars on the west coast, he already loved the travel, so trucking felt like a good fit. Before this, he managed a restaurant. Off the clock, Andrew spends time with his family, rides horses, gardens, works out, and unwinds with NASCAR on the weekends. He dreams of Bora Bora and keeps Boulder Chips and apples on hand for the miles. Welcome back, Andrew!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Horses
Dream Vacation: Bora Bora
David Williams
Domicile: Carbon Cliff, IL
David Williams brings 2 years of driving experience to the team, drawn to the road by the earning potential. His background is in warehousing and manufacturing, including time as a supervisor. Off the clock, David spends time with family and might fire up the barbecue. He dreams of a trip to London and keeps peanuts handy for the miles. He also enjoys looking into investing opportunities. Welcome back, David!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Food in a refrigerated trailer
Dream Vacation: London, England
