Get to know our incoming drivers. If you see them around, make sure to say hi and introduce yourself!
New Hire Drivers
Justin Hinkle
Domicile: Nussbaum
Justin Hinkle has been driving for 3 years, enjoying the travel and new sights. He grew up in Florida and likes to fish and build models when he’s not on the road. One of his favorite memories is a peaceful drive through the plains. Justin’s ideal road snack is boiled peanuts. Welcome to Nussbaum, Justin!
Dream Vacation: Ireland
Donnell Richardson
Domicile: TBD
Donnell Richardson is a new driver who recently completed his driving school. He wanted to explore the world and make good money. Donnell grew up in Chicago and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids when he’s not on the road. He hasn’t made a favorite road memory yet but is looking forward to creating some. Donnell’s ideal road snack is trail mix. Welcome to Nussbaum, Donnell!
Dream Vacation: Fuji Island
Patrick Ropp
Domicile: Urbana, OH
Patrick has been driving for 33 years, drawn to the lifestyle. He grew up in Ohio farming and enjoys building RC trucks and 4×4 trucks when he’s not on the road. One of his favorite memories is meeting Brooks and Dunn. Patrick enjoys life as it comes. Welcome to Nussbaum, Patrick!
Dream Vacation: Japan during the cherry blossom
Desmond Pruitt
Domicile: GE Texas
Desmond Pruitt has been driving for over 7 years, realizing that driving has been the most enjoyable occupation for him. He grew up in Plainview, TX, and specializes in entertainment and creating, from music to acting and video editing when he’s not on the road. One of his favorite memories is being out of town in Houston, TX. Desmond’s ideal road snack is summer sausage, crackers, and cheese. He has an extremely bright future in entertainment and looks forward to an amazing experience and relationship here at Nussbaum. Welcome, Desmond!
Dream Vacation: Jamaica
Kerry Jones
Domicile: Paducah, KY
Kerry Jones has been driving for 19 years, wanting to try something different. He grew up in Western Kentucky and enjoys having get-together cookouts with his family and helping out the people in his little town of Brookport, Illinois. They help with events and holidays, run the concession stand at the Harty Statham gym in winter for the boys and girls youth basketball leagues, and donate their time to help out, especially anything for kids. Kerry loves family and has 16 grandkids and several others who call them Nana and Papaw. Welcome to Nussbaum, Kerry!
Dream Vacation: A cabin in the Smokey Mountains
Nick Thompson
Domicile: Nussbaum
Nick Thompson has been driving semi-trucks for 6 years and school buses for 8 years. He loves to drive and see the country. Nick grew up in Central Illinois and enjoys growing house plants, playing PC games, writing stories, and going outside when he’s not on the road. He has too many favorite memories to list. Nick’s ideal road snack is beef and cheese sticks. He has enjoyed many different hobbies and jobs. Welcome to Nussbaum, Nick!
Dream Vacation: A cabin in the mountains
New Re-Hire Drivers
Sloane Montana
Domicile: TBD
Sloane Montana has been driving for 6 months, motivated by a deep desire to be useful in society. He grew up in the cornfields of Illinois and enjoys playing guitar and baking bread when he’s not on the road. One of his favorite memories is working with his trainer, Jason, one of the best guys he’s ever met. Sloane’s ideal road snack is a protein shake or bar. He worked hard to come back to this company, losing 120 pounds and walking 1,000 crooked miles, and is thankful for a second chance here. Welcome to Nussbaum, Sloane!
Dream Vacation: Mongolia
