New And On The Move 10-12-2026

Gabriel Reedy

Domicile: Nussbaum

Gabriel is a new driver with about a week on the road. He’s always been interested in trucking, loves driving, and feels it’s what the Lord has called him to do right now. Before trucking, he taught martial arts at a faith-based kung fu school. He reads, trains, and plays music. Beef jerky is his road snack of choice. As Gabriel puts it, “Ask me anything! I’m an open book and I love to have conversations with people, especially about Jesus.” Welcome, Gabriel!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: A tree

Dream Vacation: A cabin in the mountains of Colorado

Daniel Schaap

Domicile: Morocco, IN

Daniel is new to Class A driving, with a background in auto mechanics and Class B Ready-mix truck driving. Family is what got him into trucking. He enjoys outdoor sports, fishing, snowboarding, and bowling. Sour candy is his road snack of choice. As Daniel puts it, he’s always willing to help and talk. Welcome, Daniel!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Concrete

Dream Vacation: Surfing in Hawaii

Jeffrey “Jeff” Mensah

Domicile: Chicago-Griffin

Jeff is a new driver, ready for a new career — and he likes being by himself. Before trucking, he worked for a contracting company. He spends his free time with family. Mixed nuts are his road snack of choice. Welcome, Jeff!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Coming soon!

Dream Vacation: Las Vegas

Stephen Lawson

Domicile: York, PA

Stephen is a newer driver with about 6 months on the road. After a contract loss, he attended a job fair and came across Troops 2 Transport, which started his journey into trucking. Before that, he worked in Army intelligence and IT networking. He enjoys video gaming. Beef jerky is his road snack of choice. As Stephen describes himself, he’s a 10-year military vet, very approachable, with a love of fixing problems. Thank you for your service, Stephen — welcome to the team!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Construction material for the Amish

Dream Vacation: Touring Europe and Asia

Jason Chavez

Domicile: Dallas, TX

Jason brings 7 years of driving experience to the team, drawn to trucking by the chance to see the country. Before trucking, he worked in construction. He spends his free time with loved ones. Chips are his road snack of choice. As Jason puts it, he’s always ready to make a friend. Welcome, Jason!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Oversized loads in the oilfield

Dream Vacation: Surf and sand, with a jet ski ride between islands

Anthony “Tony” Jach

Domicile: Manistee, MI

Tony brings 9 years of driving experience to the team, running a dedicated account for Morton Salt. A friend got him into trucking, and before that he was a licensed builder. He enjoys reading and working on the house. Pizza is his road snack of choice. Welcome, Tony!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: High value medical supplies

Dream Vacation: Sitting on his porch

Brian Overbeck

Domicile: Effingham, IL

Brian brings 4.5 years of driving experience to the team, running a dedicated account for Rivian. He wanted to try something new, and before trucking he worked in a warehouse and on a forklift. He enjoys staying home and spending time with family. As Brian puts it, he’s very friendly and laid back, with a lot of favorite subjects. Welcome, Brian!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: A load of electric scooters

Dream Vacation: Germany, to research his family tree

John “Chris” Devera

Domicile: Knoxville, TN

Chris brings 1 year of driving experience to the team, driving flatbed. He wanted to try something different after 25 years in information technology. He spends his free time with family. Tangerines, or something similar, are his road snack of choice, and he loves Ford Mustangs. Welcome, Chris!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Three aluminum coils, loaded eye to the sky, each over 5 feet tall

Dream Vacation: Skiing in Beaver Creek, Colorado

Ubaldo “Junior” Vera Soto Jr.

Domicile: Chicago, IL

Junior brings 1.5 years of driving experience to the team, driving flatbed, drawn by the open roads and the variety of loads. Before trucking, he worked as a repossession agent and tow truck operator and spent 6 years as a field investigator and debt collector. He spends his free time with his 8-year-old son and at family events. Carne Seca is his road snack of choice. Welcome, Junior!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Train parts

Dream Vacation: A boat cruise

Francisco Lozano

Domicile: Cicero, IL

Francisco brings 2 years of driving experience to the team, driving flatbed. Lifestyle and life changes led him to trucking, and before that he was an assistant store manager for Goodyear. He spends his free time with his daughters. Snickers are his road snack of choice. Welcome, Francisco!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Stacked steel beams

Dream Vacation: Bora Bora

Alfred “Redd” Hicks

Domicile: Parkin, AR

Redd brings 9 years of driving experience to the team, driving flatbed. Freedom is what drew him to trucking, and before that he worked in a factory. He enjoys family time. Fruit is his road snack of choice. Welcome, Redd!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Soon to come!

Dream Vacation: The beach

Aaron Beaty

Shop Detailer

We’re excited to have Aaron Beaty joining Nussbaum! Aaron has experience working in customer service and the automotive world through his time at AutoZone, where he helps customers, delivers parts to shops and dealerships, and assists with a variety of automotive needs. He also works at Hy-Vee, where he has gained additional experience working with customers and being part of a team.

Aaron has a strong interest in becoming a technician and is looking forward to the opportunity to learn and develop his skills with Nussbaum. His work ethic, communication skills, and willingness to help others will be great additions to our team.

Thomas Zimmerman

Body Shop Technician

We are excited to share that Thomas Zimmerman has started working with Nussbaum as a Body Shop Technician. Thomas has spent the last 2.5 years as a body tech learning on his own/through his company. We are excited to have him here at Nussbaum and looking forward to what he can bring to the table! We have seen the benefit of having Neil and the cost savings involved, so we are looking forward to adding to this team to see what they can do!

Jonathan Mosier

Mechanic

We are excited to share that Jonathon Mosier has started as a Tech here at Nussbaum. He will be filling a Tuesday – Friday role. Jonathon has spent his entire 4 years of experience working at TA. We are excited to bring him on to the Nussbaum side and look forward to adding him to the growing team. He loved seeing our shop and the care that we take along with the growth opportunity that Nussbaum can offer. Thank you all for making it easy to bring people on to Nussbaum!