Get to know our incoming drivers, techs, and office hires! If you see them around, be sure to say hi and welcome them to Nussbaum!
New Hire Drivers
Jeffrey “Jeff” Hightower
Domicile: Matthews, MO
Jeff brings 4 years of driving experience to the team. A desire to drive is what got him into trucking, and before that he worked in medical transportation. He enjoys entertainment in his free time. Cashews are his road snack of choice. As Jeff describes himself, he’s calm, collected, and friendly. Welcome, Jeff!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: High value loads
Dream Vacation: Hawaii
Re-hire Drivers
Thomas “Tom” DePratt
Domicile: Owens Excavating
Tom brings 10 years of driving experience to the team. Reliable work is what drew him to trucking, and before that he worked as an automotive service department manager. He spends his free time with family. Any snack will do on the road. Welcome back, Tom!
Most Interesting Load Hauled: Ammo
Dream Vacation: An island getaway
New Shop Hires
Joshua Swallow
Trailer Technician
We are excited to share that Joshua Swallow has started with Nussbaum as a trailer tech. Josh has been recently working with Republic services but also spent time at Thorson Farms before they shut down. Few of our techs from Thorson know Josh, and we are excited to see him come on board.
New Office Hires
Caleb Griggs
Float Driver Manager
We are excited to share that Caleb Griggs has accepted the position of Float Driver Manager and started on 11/9/2026. Caleb has spent a year working for Chick-fil-a 🙂 His time was in Louisiana though. We look forward to having him join the team and add another Griggs to the count!
