For Anthony King, there is no easy way home. Loads in the vicinity of El
Paso are few and far between. But a little patience and teamwork go a
long way for King excelling in his role as a driver for USA Truck.
USA Truck’s May Driver of the Month has an ally in Driver Manager La
Donna Cristee, who credits King’s “fantastic attitude” toward the
company, his peers and with customers as a prime factor in his success.
“I have a great working relationship with La Donna,” King said. “It’s
tough to get home sometimes, but she helps me out a lot. There’s
compromise on both sides, but we make it happen.”
King entered the industry with USA Truck in 2007. Previously, he spent
10 years in the Army as an intelligence analyst. He said the time
management skills and discipline he learned in the military have served
him well as a truck driver.
Thanks to the Army, King has traveled the globe, but what he enjoys most
about his current job is getting to see the United States from behind
the wheel. When he does get home to El Paso, he enjoys spending time
with Toni, his wife of 20 years, and their three children.
“It’s been a good experience for me,” King said. “I get a lot of
feedback from other drivers and I think it comes down to finding what
works for you. My family has helped a lot. They are used to me being
away, so I don’t have worries about home when I’m on the road.”
John Simone, President and CEO of USA Truck, said King’s commitment is
exemplary. “Like all professional drivers, Anthony understands
everything that’s involved, and his attitude and work ethic make him a
valuable asset to USA Truck. We appreciate all he does for USA Truck and
commend him for this recognition.”
USA Truck reserves its Driver of the Month honor for driver team members
who consistently display their commitment to safety, DOT compliance,
customer service, appropriate use of available hours and overall
professionalism. Any full-time USA Truck driver team member is eligible
and may be nominated by co-workers.
For his recognition as May’s Driver of the Month, King will receive
company safety awards points (good for validation among a vast inventory
of store items), along with a certificate and companywide communication
to honor his achievement.
About USA Truck
USA Truck is a dry van truckload carrier transporting general
commodities via our Truckload and Dedicated Freight service offerings.
We transport commodities throughout the continental United States and
into and out of portions of Canada. We also transport general
commodities into and out of Mexico by allowing through-trailer service
from our terminal in Laredo, Texas. Our Strategic Capacity Solutions and
Intermodal operating segments provide customized transportation
solutions using our technology and multiple modes of transportation
including our assets and the assets of our partner carriers.
