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
Collin Grooss
Domicile: Nussbaum
Collin is a new driver, but he’s always loved driving and is excited to build his career with us. Before trucking, he worked in casino armed security in Las Vegas. Outside of work, he enjoys building computers and designing games and websites. Hot Cheetos is his road snack of choice. As Collin puts it, “I like to socialize and hang out, and protect my friends and family.” Welcome, Collin!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Coming soon – just getting started!
Dream Vacation: Hawaii
Kevin Quimby
Domicile: Nussbaum
Kevin is a new graduate of the Heartland/Nussbaum driving academy, and he’s looking forward to seeing the country and building a great living behind the wheel. He previously worked in FedEx delivery. In his free time, he races dirt track cars, rides his motorcycle, and loves spending time with family. He snacks on chips on the road. Welcome, Kevin!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: His racecar
Dream Vacation: Anywhere tropical
Adonis Pacheco Gonzalez
Domicile: Chicago, IL
Adonis brings 3 years of driving experience to the team. He got into trucking looking for a change of life, and before that worked as a mechanic. He enjoys fishing in his free time. His road snack of choice is a good cookie, and — as Adonis puts it — he loves jazz music. Welcome, Adonis!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: None that stands out — soon to come!
Dream Vacation: Spain
Jason Martin
Domicile: Smyrna, TN
Jason is a newer driver with about 8 months on the road, drawn to trucking for the adventure. Before hitting the road, he was a restaurant general manager. He loves cooking, fishing, live music, and — when he gets the chance — a good nap. Roller Dogs are his go-to road snack. As Jason puts it, he’s “a very big advocate for mental health awareness.” Welcome, Jason!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Can’t recall!
Dream Vacation: New Zealand
Mario Barnett
Domicile: Evansville, IN
Mario brings an impressive 21 years of driving experience to the team. Family is what got him into trucking, and before that he worked in a warehouse. Outside of work, he likes to spend time with family. Welcome, Mario!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Harley-Davidson motorcycles
Dream Vacation: Africa
Ryan Lee
Domicile: Murfreesboro, TN
Ryan brings 4 years of driving experience to the team, drawn to trucking for the autonomy, the freedom, and the variety of scenery. Before driving, he worked in financial planning, went to university, and worked in I.T. In his downtime he likes to play with his dog, Ralphie, shoot guns, and watch films. Beef sticks and jerky are his road snack of choice, and he says he loves to learn and won’t hesitate to ask questions. Welcome, Ryan!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Oversized cooling towers; he’s also hauled 5 old John Deere tractors
Dream Vacation: Would love to see Alaska and Hawaii someday
Evan Ferguson
Domicile: Owensboro, KY
Evan brings 1 year of driving experience to the team. He grew up around trucking — his grandfather hauled Corvettes for most of his life. In his free time, Evan enjoys fishing, video games, and the occasional hike. Beef jerky is his road snack of choice. Welcome, Evan!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: None that stands out yet!
Dream Vacation: To visit a foreign country
Larry Richmond
Domicile: Irvington, NJ
Larry is a newer driver with about 14 months on the road. He’s always loved to drive and wanted to start a career in trucking. Before that, he worked as a prep cook. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. Oatmeal cream pies are his road snack of choice. Welcome, Larry!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Toys for Walmart
Dream Vacation: Puerto Rico
Elijah Hartmann-Walker
Domicile: Big Prairie, OH
Elijah brings 2 years of driving experience to the team. He got into trucking wanting to travel, after studying chemistry and physics in college. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games. Roller Dogs are his road snack of choice. Welcome, Elijah!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Cattle
Dream Vacation: Japan
Melanie Hensley
Domicile: Casey, IL
Melanie brings 6 years of driving experience to the team, running our dedicated Rivian account. She got into trucking wanting to build a career, after working on a manufacturing assembly line. She loves hiking and spending time with family. Popcorn is her road snack of choice, and — as Melanie puts it — she’s a Christian. Welcome, Melanie!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Kegs of beer
Dream Vacation: Ireland
Anthony “Tony” Jones
Domicile: Indy
Tony brings 3 years of driving experience to the team, driving flatbed. He got into trucking through the military, and before that worked in military and warehousing roles — thank you for your service, Tony! In his free time, he creates jewelry, which he sells through his Etsy shop, Pearl’s Crafts and More. Caramel popcorn is his road snack of choice. Welcome, Tony!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: An M1 Abrams tank, Kubota tractors, and liquid mulch dye
Dream Vacation: A week in the Philippines
Mark Hanley
Domicile: Elgin, IL
Mark is a newer driver with about 8 months on the road, driving flatbed. He was drawn to trucking by new learning experiences and the chance to work with his hands, after a previous career as a flight attendant. He enjoys spending time with friends and family — though in the Midwest, that depends on the weather! Toffee brittle is his road snack of choice. As Mark puts it, “Happy to be here! Giving it my best, making new connections!” Welcome, Mark!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Trailer parts and boats
Dream Vacation: New Zealand and Iceland
Re Hire Driver
Nicholas “Nick” Box
Domicile: Alexandria, IN
Nick brings 5 years of driving experience to the team. He came to trucking wanting to try something new, after a varied career as a webmaster, graphic designer, videographer, schoolteacher, and in the army. He plays saxophone, works out, and enjoys time with family. His road snack of choice is jalapeño-stuffed olives with cheese and Triscuits. Welcome back, Nick!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Rendered fat for Spam
Dream Vacation: Relaxing on a beach, with good hiking and good food
Romain “Rome” Grant
Domicile: Chicago, IL
Rome brings 2 years of driving experience to the team. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, gaming, and working out. Fritos are his road snack of choice. Welcome back, Rome!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: A solar load
Dream Vacation: Europe and the Caribbean
Re Hire Office
Josh Detmers
Float Driver Manager
We are excited to share that Josh Detmers will be coming back to Nussbaum as a Float Driver Manager. Josh had spent 1.5 years here at Nussbaum in Sales, and since leaving he has been in that world. Additionally, he did get the opportunity to go through NTA @ HCC and get his CDL. He has used it a little bit over the past couple of years. He is excited to get back to Nussbaum and is looking forward to the challenge that operations provides.
New Hire Office
Amanda Murray
Customer Account Coordinator
We are thrilled to have Amanda Murray join the team. Amanda completed her degree in Interpersonal Communication in May of 2025. Since then, she has been working as an Account Rep for Covista where they help place individuals in the medical profession in various ways. We look forward to adding her to the Nussbaum and CAC team.
Sarah Carey
Marketing Coordinator
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Carey to Nussbaum. Sarah got a degree in Organizational and Leadership communication in May of 2025. Since then, she has been cleaning houses, working with her family’s business, and working as a Barista. We look forward to adding Sarah to our marketing team.
Tim Smith
Senior Financial Accountant
We are excited to share that we have filled one of the two Sr. Financial Accounting positions that we have had open. We are excited to have Tim Smith join the team. Tim has been working in the accounting world for close to 12 years obtaining his CPA 10 years ago. For the past 4 years he has been working at Bliss McKnight in a VP of accounting position. He had learned about Nussbaum and done some research, and really loved the principles, standards, and foundation that Nussbaum had. We are excited to bring his knowledge and experience here to Nussbaum and look forward to having him start!
