This Hensley, Ark. resident has worked within the trucking industry since he was 18. Starting as a dock employee, he worked his way from city driver to linehaul driver to supervisor and driver trainer. Daniel has over 8 years of safe driving to his name. In his spare time, he coaches his son’s Little League team, enjoys hunting and going to the lake with his family.

Jessie King has been a professional driver with FedEx Freight for over two decades. He has logged over nearly 4 million miles and received numerous safe driving awards. His dedication to safety is what inspires him to train and educate new drivers with proper safety techniques to ensure a safe return home.

Rodney Ashbrook of ABF Freight has logged nearly 3 million miles in his 27 years as a professional driver. Rodney has used his expertise to serve as a driver trainer and help mentor new drivers. If he wasn’t driving, he’d like to be involved in law enforcement. A resident of Benton, Ark., in his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife.

With over 2.5 million safe driving miles and 20 years of driving awards, Jose has clenched multiple titles at the Arkansas Truck Driving Championship. A resident of Texarkana, Ark., Jose loves hunting and fishing, horseback riding and spending time with his family and friends.

Danny Fuller has an extensive career in trucking spanning 40 years. A native of Jonesboro, Ark., he is currently employed with XPO Logistics and has been with them for 26 years, serving as a driver trainer since 2012. In addition to logging more than 4.3 million accident-free miles, Danny is a six-time Arkansas Truck Driving Championship title-holder including one Grand Champion title.

Donnie began his career as a professional truck driver at the age of 21. Over the past three decades, he has accrued more than 2 million accident-free miles. When he's not driving, he enjoys spending time with his son and daughter, even helping coach their little league teams.

Dave Hall has logged 3 million miles in his 39-year career as a professional driver. At the Arkansas Truck Driving Championship, Dave has 5 first place in class wins and 3 Grand Champion wins, as well as one national first place in class win. He is currently employed with ABF Freight. Dave likes to spend his free time camping and fishing.

Michael, a Texarkana, Ark. resident, started his driving career while on active duty. As a certified driver trainer, he touts a 25-year streak without a preventable accident and over 4 million safe driving miles. When he’s not behind the wheel, Mike facilitates therapeutic horseback riding and lessons. He operates his own BBQ catering business and enjoys fishing and spending quality time with his grandchildren.

He may be the youngest captain but this Conway native is passionate about safety and promoting the industry as a career to younger audiences. Jona currently holds a 2-year safe driving award. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family and watching football.

Ronnie has been driving professionally for two decades, including spending the past decade with FedEx Freight where he has earned the 5-Year Safe Driver Award. He has accumulated 2.5 million accident-free miles and serves as a road coach for new drivers.

Weston Mars is a fifth-generation freight hauler. A native of Fayetteville, Ark., he has been a professional driver since 2015 and is currently employed at Walmart Transportation. Weston is a volunteer firefighter in his community and enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time.

As a 40-year driving veteran, Bret has logged nearly 4 million safe driving miles. This Bella Vista, Ark. resident has placed first in his class at the Arkansas Trucking Driving Championship numerous times as well as competing at the national level. He is currently Team Lead for Walmart’s Driver Technology/MPG training course. In his free time, Bret enjoys building custom motorcycles, bass fishing and playing golf.

Larry Rhein has spent most of his impressive 37-year career as a professional driver with FedEx Freight. He has logged over 3.5 million safe miles in his career and is continuously recognized for his dedication to safety. A native of Harrison, Ark., Larry has claimed numerous titles at the Arkansas Truck Driving Championship and has even placed at the National Truck Driving Championship.

Being awarded Driver of the Month, Regional Driver of the Month and 1 million safe driving miles, it’s clear that the Van Buren, Ark. resident is passionate about safe driving practices. When he’s not behind the wheel or fulfilling his account driver trainer duties, Isaiah enjoys kayaking, hiking, and doing home renovations with his wife.

Austin has accumulated over 600,000 safe driving miles. The Springdale resident has been awarded the 2-Year Safe Driver Award and is passionate about promoting safe driving techniques to students. In his spare time, Austin enjoys riding his side-by-side.

Dana is a dedicated trucking professional with over 27 years of experience and a perfect safety record. As a NATMI Certified Driver Trainer, Dana brings a strong work ethic and a deep passion for the transportation industry. He has been honored to serve Walmart Transportation for more than 11 years. Based in Bella Vista, Dana spends his spare time fishing and competing in truck roadeos.

Tim began his driving career in 1997 and has since accumulated nearly 2 million safe miles without a single chargeable accident. For the past 7 years, he has been a proud member of the Star Transportation team, a company he values for its strong support of its drivers. As a new Road Team Captain, he takes great pride in promoting safety and professionalism throughout the industry.

Chaunce is one of the newest Captains but in no way is he new to the industry. He started at FedEx as a package handler and worked his way up to becoming a driver and trainer, with nearly 1 million safe driving miles. Now, 11 years in this industry, he is a two-time Grand Champion Runner-Up and has earned titles as the 2022–2023 3-Axle Champion, 2024–2025 4-Axle Champion, and recipient of the 2025 Sportsmanship Award.

Driving since 2007, Nathan has served as a Tyson driver for most of his career. He has twice been awarded Driver of the Quarter as well as earning the Million Mile safe driver award. The Rudy, Ark. resident is involved at his church and enjoys hiking, fishing, kayaking and riding four wheelers.

Over his 30-year career, Gary Mars has accumulated 3.7 million miles without a preventable accident, including 20 years with Walmart Transportation. He serves on the Walmart Road Team, is a NATMI-certified driver trainer and has seen success with not only the Arkansas Truck Driving Championship but also the National Truck Driving Championship.