New Hire Drivers
Get to know our incoming drivers. If you see them around, make sure to say hi and introduce yourself!
Jacob Randall
Domicile: Delavan, WI
Jacob just started trucking! He got into it because he wanted to try something new. He grew up in Peoria, Illinois. When he’s not on the road, he enjoys playing on his Xbox and helping out at his church.
Dream vacation: Italy
Joseph Allen Morse Jr.
Domicile: Carbon Cliff lot
Joe comes to Nussbaum brand new to driving. He decided to go into trucking after doing some research on the internet. He made the decision to get his Class A license near the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. His grandfather is part of why he’s driving, too. He grew up in Joy, Illinois and when not on the road, he enjoys listening to music, attending worship, and visiting with family and friends. Joe’s favorite road snack is Oreo Fluff!
Dream vacation: Beaver Island
Jamey Kerr
Domicile: Louisville lot
Jamey has been driving for two years and got into it because he loves to drive. He grew up in a small town in rural Iowa. When he’s not on the road, he likes to read, hike, and hang out with his family. His favorite memory on the road was the first time his 10-year-old son rode along, and then decided his daddy is actually pretty cool. Jamey’s ideal road snack is Nutty Buddy bars. He would also like to share that he is a former elementary school teacher. He spent 11 years teaching internationally!
Dream vacation: Attend a game at every minor league stadium
Steve Zimmerman
Domicile: Spring Valley, IL
Steve has been driving for 40 years! He was inspired to start driving because of his dad. He grew up in Amboy, Illinois and when not on the road, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and woodworking. His ideal road snack is Oreo cookies.
Dream vacation: Mexico
Tom O’Hara
Domicile: Channahon lot
Tom has been driving for 5 and a half years. He got into trucking because he always liked driving and was tired of looking at a computer screen all day. Tom grew up in Lombard, Illinois. His favorite memory on the road is when his wife and son have joined him. His ideal road snack is anything chocolate. When asked what else he would like to share, Tom says, “My wonderful wife of 33 years, Sue, and I have three wonderful adult children: Brittany, Tommy and Sean. Brittany was married this past June. Tommy lives at home with Sue and I, and Sean is stationed in Honolulu in the Marine Corp. We have a black labrador, Cooper, and a cat, Snowball.
Dream vacation: Australia
Tiras Jordan
Domicile: Somerset, PA
Tiras has been driving since 2019. He grew up in Maryland, and his ideal road snack is anything high in protein and low in calories. When asked what got him into trucking, he says, “When I set out to launch my first investment fund, I hit a roadblock in securing capital due to my lack of a track record. Feeling disheartened, I searched for alternative ways to make my dream a reality. One ordinary morning on my commute to work, a vibrant ad on the back of a passing trailer caught my eye, boasting a weekly pay of $2,500 in the trucking industry. Intrigued, I delved into researching this new avenue and found myself captivated by the idea. It dawned on me that trucking could be the unexpected yet perfect means to bootstrap my fund, and so began my journey into the world of trucking, a decision that changed my life in ways I could never have imagined.”
When not on the road, Tiras stays busy as the founder of the Owner Operators Advocacy group to champion the rights of fellow owner operators. He is also a full-time student at UMGC pursuing his major in Data Science with a minor in accounting.
Tiras also had this to share about his personal life: “As we’re getting to know each other, there are a few things I’m excited to share. Firstly, I’m currently pouring my heart and soul into writing a book that delves into the critical human rights issues within the transportation industry, a subject very close to my heart. On the home front, I’m a husband and proud father of three incredible girls, and we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first boy in April. In addition to all of this, I’m actively working on expanding my multi-family real estate portfolio and currently in negotiations for a small fleet local contract running from the ports. On a more personal note, I also play semi-pro basketball in the ABA for the Tri-State Blazers, which keeps my competitive spirit alive and well. These various facets of my life keep me grounded and motivated each day.”
Dream vacation: Jordan
