When store shelves are stocked, a driver did that.
When a hospital supplies life-saving plasma to patients, a driver did that.
When you admire rare relics in a national museum, a driver did that.
To CRST’s tirelessly committed drivers, we thank you.
This week, we’re celebrating CRST’s drivers, who keep the country running safely every day. Their incredible dedication to delivering on our promises has made CRST successful for 70 years.
We are proud to have you as part of our CRST family. Thank you.
2025 Heroes of the Highway
We asked our driver managers to nominate CRST drivers who go above and beyond, delivering on our promises and elevating our customer, every day.
Here are our six winners for 2025:
- Michael Carlson | Dedicated Solutions
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- Regular route: Family Dollar
- Driving for 2 years, including 9 months with CRST
- Why he was nominated: “Mike is a true professional, a leader and a great mentor for new drivers. His compassion for his job is top notch! His career and work ethic embodies his values and morals.”
- Michael’s advice: “Whether it’s helping a customer, encouraging another driver, or simply doing your job well, serving others through your actions sets you apart and makes the road a better place for everyone.”
- Rick Garvey | Specialized Solutions
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- Regular route: East Coast, primarily in New York’s five boroughs along with Connecticut and New Jersey
- Driving for 29 years, including 24 with CRST
- Why he was nominated: “Rick goes over and above to elevate our customers by providing on-time service in the most difficult locations. He elevates the customer to get the job done while always keeping his cool.”
- Rick’s advice: “Stay focused keep learning and take pride in every mile. Consistency is the key.”
- Marcus Jimenez | Dedicated Solutions
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- Regular route: Denver, CO
- Driving for 6 years, including 2.5 with CRST
- Why he was nominated: “Marcus always completes his route, helps other drivers and always has a great attitude.”
- Marcus’ advice: “Maintaining discipline, focus, and effective time management are key drivers of continued success. It is important to remain mindful that we are all working together as a team toward a shared goal.”
- Lonnie Payne | Capacity Solutions
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- Regular route: Formerly Texas to California, but now a mix of routes
- Driving for 32 years, including 7 with CRST
- Why he was nominated: “Lonnie goes out of his way in every way to make sure the customer is taken care of and safety as always a priority.”
- Lonnie’s advice: “Treat everyone with respect and kindness. It doesn’t cost anything to be kind, and people will remember your actions both good and bad! Remember, you are driving a rolling billboard and everyone is watching – so do the right thing, even when no one is watching!”
- David Rockwood | Capacity Solutions
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- Regular route: Over the Road (OTR)
- Driving for 16 years, including 13 with CRST
- Why he was nominated: David is one of the most consistent drivers I’ve worked with. He is dependable, a great communicator and especially a safe driver. I know if I need assistance, he’s always there and willing to help.
- David’s advice: “Seek excellence in yourself.”
- Arnold Wilkins | Specialized Solutions
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- Regular route: Western North Carolina
- Driving for 29 years, including 11 with CRST
- Why he was nominated: “Arnold is an outstanding independent contractor for CRST, with a top-of-the-line safety record. He’s always on time and goes above and beyond, and received his one-million miles safe driving award in 2022.”
- Arnold’s advice: “Think about what we do positively, and how important we are to making people’s lives better.”
Go deeper
What led these drivers to trucking? What’s their inspiration? What motivates them? What’s their advice to others?
Learn that and more in our Driver Appreciation Week 2025 Heroes of the Highway Interview!
