Get to know our incoming drivers. If you see them around, make sure to say hi and introduce yourself!
New Hire Drivers
Salvador Pineda
Domicile: Streamwood, IL
Salvador Pineda is a new driver from Rolling Meadows, IL. When he’s not on the road, he enjoys playing video games and spending time with his family and friends. His ideal road snack is gummy bears.
Dream Vacation: Hawaii
Alan Tuinstra
Domicile: Muskegon, MI
Alan Tuinstra has been driving for 20 years, drawn to trucking by the ability to travel and job security. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and loves to hunt, fish, and spend time with his wife and family. His favorite memory on the road is a layover in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Alan’s ideal road snack is gummy bears. He is a man of faith and loves his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is married to his best friend Deanna and enjoys spending time with her as much as he can. Alan loves to hunt, fish, and spend time in God’s creation.
Dream Vacation: Italy
Mason Pauley
Domicile: Nussbaum
Mason Pauley has been driving for 3 months, looking for a career. He grew up in Bloomington, IL, and enjoys watching sports when he’s not on the road. His favorite memory so far is having a load to Florida with 3 days until delivery and being just 5 miles from Palm Beach. Mason’s ideal road snack is sunflower seeds.
Dream Vacation: Going skiing in Colorado mountains
Rodney Maynor
Domicile: Maple Heights, OH
Rodney Maynor has been driving for over 6 years, seeking something peaceful and the freedom to do his own thing. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and enjoys hanging out with friends or just relaxing at home when he’s not on the road. His favorite memory is seeing the mountains for the first time. Rodney’s ideal road snack is Wing Dings. He loves to laugh and have fun and will keep you laughing.
Dream Vacation: This April- Punta Cana, D.R.
Spencer Kelly
Domicile: Nussbaum
Spencer Kelly is new to trucking and glad to be at Nussbaum. He loves driving big trucks and enjoys challenges that bring out the best of his skills. He values safety and aims to be one of the semi operators making a difference by bringing safety every day. He grew up in the Peoria area and loves to relax while painting and drawing when he’s not on the road. His favorite memory is learning to drive a manual 13-speed truck. Spencer’s ideal road snack is Kalamata olives.
Dream Vacation: Tour of Greece
Austin Woods
Domicile: Cleveland, OH
Austin Woods has been driving for 3 years, seeking a higher-paying and more permanent career path. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and when he’s not driving, he enjoys building computers or gaming. His favorite memory on the road is delivering a load in Vermont. Austin’s ideal road snack is Nutter Butters.
Dream Vacation: Japan
Driver Re-hires
Troy Turcotte Sr.
Domicile: Lincoln, RI
Troy Turcotte is ready to be back at Nussbaum. He has been driving for 3 years, following a family tradition of drivers. He grew up in Rhode Island and enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing, and watching movies when he’s not on the road. His favorite memory over the road is seeing a new country. Troy’s ideal road snack is veggies.
Dream Vacation: Scotland
