Road to Success: Welcome to the Million Mile Club
Our mission to serve for success is made possible by employees who not only share our values but live them — employees who are driven, in this sense literally, to set the bar higher and exceed expectations. For this group of drivers, that comes in the form of racking up millions of miles. Help us congratulate these drivers on achieving one or two million miles!
TWO MILLION MILES
Jim Ward | Over-the-Road Driver | Since 2009
Since his start at Stutsmans in 2009, Jim has always been ready to go anywhere, anytime he’s asked. Every year he proves to be a zealous, top-mileage driver. According to Jim, “A LOT has happened in 13-plus years! Being alone on the road (for the most part) is hard sometimes; I always look forward to my time at home!”
Favorite Place to Visit: Seattle, WA
Favorite Routes to Travel: Going West.
Go-To Truck Stop: Loves Truck Stop, Sidney, NE.
Favorite Driving Snack: Anything I have with me.
Personal Effects: Same floor mats from when I first started driving; they were left by the trucker before me.
Other Hobbies and Passions: Dancing, music, cards, and going out with friends when home.
What does this award mean to you: I’m proud of this accomplishment.
ONE MILLION MILES
Stephanie Ellis | Over-the-Road Driver | Since 2014
You could say working at Stutsmans runs in the family; Stephanie’s grandpa, Dan Duffey, used to run our scales. Since joining the team in 2014, Stephanie has been a reliable, top-mileage driver. In her spare time, this bookworm enjoys cooking. Stephanie says she has had a wonderful experience with Stutsmans and plans to stay here for a very long time.
Favorite Place to Visit: I always like to go through Oregon; I have family that lives there.
Favorite Routes to Travel: Nevada—it is wide open and scenic.
Go-To Truck Stop: Usually ones that are quite large and easy to park in. I like Pilot because I get a shower there.
Favorite Driving Snack: Celery
Personal Effects: None on the outside. Inside I’ve got a shag carpet, silk pillowcase, and a bunch of pink flamingos riding with me.
What does this award mean to you: The first year of trucking I never thought I’d be out here this long but I’m glad I accomplished this.
Roger Knight | Over-the-Road Driver | Since 2006
Roger is a retired firefighter who has been one of our most dependable drivers since joining us in 2006. This hard-running OTR driver predominantly hauls dry van freight and fertilizer, although, he’s taken care of local runs as well. Outside of work, Roger is a family man. He loves to spend his time with his two granddaughters, whom he’s very proud of.
Favorite Place to Visit: Columbia River Gorge
Go-To Truck Stop: Petro in Joplin, MO.
Favorite Driving Snack: Cheese
Personal Effects: Pictures of my two granddaughters.
Other Hobbies and Passions: Taking my granddaughters to Adventureland about 20 times a year.
What does this award mean to you: 10 years of driving.
Stan Seaba | Over-the-Road Driver | Since 2005
It’s no surprise that a million-mile driver is referred to as “reliable and a hard worker” by his cohorts. Stan, a member of Stutsman Transportation since 2005, is just that. He currently works as a part-time, seasonal driver hauling dry van freight as well as fertilizer, and he says he has enjoyed working here. During the winter months, Stan and his wife, Betty (a former Stutsman Transportation driver), live in Florida and enjoy the warm weather.
Favorite Place to Visit: The Northwest; it’s a beautiful drive.
Favorite Routes to Travel: The Carolinas, Tennessee, and the Flaming Gorge (Utah/Wyoming).
Go-To Truck Stop: Petros
Favorite Driving Snack: Coffee
Other Hobbies and Passions: Heading to Florida for the winter, drag races and family.
Travel Buddy: I had a Yorkie that passed away last year.
Matt Willey | Over-the-Road Driver | Since 2014
This outdoor enthusiast has proven his superb dedication time and time again since joining the Stutsman Transportation team in 2014. When Matt’s not behind the wheel, you can find him fishing or tending to his business, Wild Willey’s O.C.D., where he makes fishing lures. Not only is Matt a part of the million mile club, but he also is in the ranks of Stutsman employees who have earned monthly STRIVEr honors for going above and beyond in living out the Stutsman core values.
Favorite Place to Visit: HON in Muscatine.
Favorite Routes to Travel: Texas
Favorite Driving Snack: Beef Jerky
Other Hobbies and Passions: Making fishing equipment and fishing for crappie, catfish and bluegills.
What does this award mean to you: I put in a lot of work.