New And On The Move 11-2-2026

Trent LaLonde

Domicile: Kennesaw, GA

Trent is new to tractor-trailer driving, though he’s been driving professionally for about ten years. Uncertainty at FedEx led him to get his CDL as a backup. He served in the Marine Corps and the Army and also drove for FedEx. He spends his free time with his wife, loves to be outside and hike often, and keeps up with his local sports teams. Sour Patch Kids or a savory trail mix are his road snack of choice. Thank you for your service, Trent — welcome to the team!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Soon to come!

Dream Vacation: Italy

Isaiah Ball

Domicile: Aurora, IL

Isaiah is a newer driver with about 8 months on the road. Knowing a lot of truckers got him into trucking, and before that he worked as a hardware tech. He spends his free time with his family. A breakfast bar is his road snack of choice. Welcome, Isaiah!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: 45K of water

Dream Vacation: Sailing the Caribbean

Kyle Wright

Domicile: Murray, KY

Kyle brings 3.6 years of driving experience to the team. As Kyle puts it, “It’s just a part of me” — his family has over 150 years of combined experience. Before trucking, he worked in manufacturing. He spends his free time with his wife and 4 kids, is active in his church, and refurbishes vintage Electrolux vacuums as a hobby. Baby carrots with Hidden Valley Ranch are his road snack of choice. Welcome, Kyle!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Thomas the Train

Dream Vacation: Hawaii

Charles “Charlie” Sparks

Domicile: London, KY

Charlie brings 2 years of driving experience to the team. He loves driving and seeing new places, and before trucking he worked as a FedEx courier. He enjoys spending time with family, fishing, and hiking. As Charlie describes himself, he’s easy going. Welcome, Charlie!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Coming soon!

Dream Vacation: Ireland

Anthony “Tony” Phillips

Domicile: Alvarado, TX

Tony brings 3 years and 4 months of driving experience to the team. Peace of mind is what drew him to trucking, and before that he worked in payment posting and revenue accounting. He likes to clean up the house and manicure the yard. White Castles are his road snack of choice. As Tony describes himself, he’s self-motivated and loves to travel. Welcome, Tony!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: John Deere tractors

Dream Vacation: Singapore

Patrick Cleveland Wood

Domicile: Sweetwater, TN

Wood brings 4 years of driving experience to the team, drawn in by the living space. Before trucking, he worked as a machining tech. Protein is his road snack of choice. Welcome, Wood!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Flatbed supplies for a downed F-35

Dream Vacation: Still deciding

Charles “Charlie” Guldenschuh

Domicile: Louisville, KY

Charlie brings an impressive 49 years of driving experience to the team, running a dedicated account for GE in Louisville. Family members got him into trucking. He enjoys yard work. Beef sticks are his road snack of choice. As Charlie puts it, he likes his alone time. Welcome, Charlie!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Money

Dream Vacation: Hawaii

Marquis Call

Domicile: Hilliard, OH

Marquis brings 2.9 years of driving experience to the team. He grew up in California, and he got into trucking to make more money and build a career. He enjoys making people, like customers, happy. Off the road, you might find him gaming, reading his Bible, drawing, singing, or hanging out with his family. Chips, Reese’s, and Snickers are his road snacks of choice. Welcome back, Marquis!

Most Interesting Load Hauled: Soon to come!

Dream Vacation: Australia

Braian Rosales

Channahon Technician

Please help us welcome Braian Rosales to Nussbaum! Braian started with us on Monday, October 26th as a Technician in our Channahon shop, working with Luke Mittler and the team there.

Braian comes to us from Pitstop, where he has gained hands-on experience with preventive maintenance services, electrical, diagnostics, and trailer work. He also picked up welding back in high school and still puts that skill to use today. Braian is excited to keep growing as a tech and is looking forward to getting started on our Master Tech Program.

If you happen to see him at all, please be sure to welcome him and say hello!

Jack Gray

Hudson West Technician

Please help us welcome Jack Gray to Nussbaum! Jack started with us on Friday, October 30th as a Technician on second shift in the Hudson West shop.

Jack comes to us from the ag side of the industry, where he worked on John Deere equipment and completed most of his John Deere certifications. He’s a graduate of the DPET program and brings experience in aftertreatment, HVAC, and engine overhauls. He enjoys a tough electrical or hydraulic troubleshooting job and is a team player who likes seeing the people around him succeed.

Jack is also the brother of Jake Gray in our West shop. They look so much alike that you may need to look twice to know which one you’re talking to!

When you see Jack around the shop, please stop by and introduce yourself.

Grant McMahill

Detailer

Grant McMahill has accepted the detailer position and started with Nussbaum on 11/2/2026. Grant runs his own business in detailing and has been detailing since graduating. He enjoys the work and the satisfaction of having a clean car for someone. We are thrilled to have him join and looking forward to adding him to the Nussbaum team!

Sherri Schlipf

Dedicated Account Manager

We are excited to have Sherri Schlipf coming to work for Nussbaum in the Account Manager position. Sherri has over 20 years of experience in Operations and Driver Manager type positions. Her last 6 years have been at RJR where she oversees the dispatch and operations of their Flatbed portion of their operation. Sherri started on 10/30/2026 getting in a half day, with then the full steam ahead on 11/2/2026!

Mason Stoller

Accounting Intern

We are thrilled to share that Mason Stoller started with Nussbaum as an Accounting Intern on 10/26/2026. Mason has been working the last few years (During college) as an intern at William Masters. He is going to be finishing up his degree over the next couple of years and will be looking to work part time getting experience as he does so. We look forward to having him join the team! This does fill the need for accounting team at this time!