Chief Carriers, Inc.

Throughout the year, we celebrate our exceptional drivers monthly, culminating in the prestigious #DriveroftheYear award at our Safety Awards Banquet. For 2024, we were proud to have bestowed that title on Edwin Pena 👏👏👏 . Edwin, you represent the best of what we strive for here at Chief, and we couldn't be more proud to honor you with this award. We also want to recognize all the outstanding finalists for the 2024 Driver of the Year award: ⠂Paul Rogers ⠂Robert Rowley ⠂Keshawn Upshaw ⠂Tim Lewis ⠂Tom Galley ⠂Dickie Stadler ⠂Patrick Deville ⠂Mark Jolly ⠂Robert Adams ⠂Mathew Knuth Congratulations to all for an impressive year!!! 👏 #DriverOfTheYear #SafetyFirst #ChiefCarriers #LeadLikeChief

It's that familiar face we all know and love - Ms. Mandee Lade! We're proud to announce that Mandee, our Driver Recruiter, has been honored with the 2024 Impact Award. This marks the second consecutive year Mandee has received this prestigious recognition, a well-deserved acknowledgement of her outstanding contributions here at Chief Carriers. Congratulations, Mandee, and thank you for everything you do. Our company and culture would not be the same without you! #ImpactAward #EmployeeRecognition #MandeeTrucks #SafetyAwardsBanquet #LeadLikeChief

At our recent Safety Awards Banquet, Maintenance Manager James Sughroue took the stage to honor the backbone of our operations—our dedicated shop team. He highlighted how each team member's expertise and hard work directly impact the safety and efficiency of our operations and how their meticulous attention to detail ensures that our trucks are always road-ready. 👏 Please join us in applauding our outstanding shop team including Cody Matson, Richard Fishell, Kurt Dockhorn, Jay Otto, Tyler Joseph, Jay Otto, Rhonda Roach, and David Williams. Your collective efforts are the driving force behind our success, and we are grateful for everything you do! #ChiefCarriers #SafetyAwardsBanquet #ShopTeam #LeadLikeChief

👏 We're honoring our 2024 High Milers! Covering extensive miles with dedication, these High Milers put up some impressive numbers last year: ⠂Justin Boehler: 165,195 miles ⠂Brian Bowker: 141,650 miles ⠂Tim Casillas: 128,672 miles ⠂Tom Galley: 152,687 miles ⠂Brian Landry: 135,963 miles ⠂Paul Rogers: 129,010 miles Your amazing commitment to the road keeps our nation moving. Congratulations to each of you on this impressive achievement. #2024HighMilers #SafetyAwardsBanquet #ChiefCarriers #LeadLikeChief

👏 Reaching a million miles without incident is a huge achievement. This year at our Safety Banquet, we proudly inducted the following drivers into our Million Mile Club: ⠂Bobby Armstrong ⠂Philip Denley ⠂Martin Carpenter ⠂Curt Lehn ⠂Dan Pearman Your dedication to safety and professionalism sets the standard. Congratulations to each of you on this major milestone! #HighMilers #Dedication #SafetyAwardsBanquet #LeadLikeChief

Let's give a big shout-out to our 2024 Accident-Free Drivers!👏 Safety is at the core of Chief Carriers, and these drivers exemplify that commitment. We are proud to recognize the following drivers who maintained an accident-free record throughout all of 2024: ⠂Robert Adams ⠂Justin Boehler ⠂Horatio Brown ⠂Martin Carpenter ⠂Scott Deering ⠂Philip Denley ⠂Patrick Deville ⠂Dee Deyarmin ⠂Michael Douthitt ⠂Allen Gaibler ⠂Ron Geist ⠂Tom Galley ⠂Larry Herre ⠂Ron Jones ⠂Kris Kane ⠂Geoff Kelley ⠂Shane Lahr ⠂Jameson Lawrence ⠂Curt Lehn ⠂Chris Lewis ⠂Tim Lewis ⠂Anthony Lopez ⠂Michael Lovitt ⠂Ryan Mason ⠂Jessie Mathews ⠂Mark Payne ⠂Dan Pearman ⠂Edwin Pena ⠂Dailim Ramos ⠂Paul Rogers ⠂Robert Rowley ⠂Terry Schrader ⠂Alan Searle ⠂Timothy Shumake ⠂Dickie Stadler ⠂Rich Svitak ⠂Keshawn Upshaw ⠂Melvin Wages ⠂Brian Walker ⠂Juan Wernke ⠂Dallas Wheelock ⠂Allen White ⠂Don Wilkes To these drivers - your vigilance and dedication ensure the safety of our roads and communities. Thank you for your outstanding commitment to safety! #AccidentFreeDrivers #SafetyAwardsBanquet #SafetyChampions #ChiefCarriers #LeadLikeChief

At our Fleet Safety Awards Banquet, the venue was transformed with our Monopoly themed creative touches. A standout feature was the "Go to Jail" photo booth, where guests could pose behind bars - which was surprisingly very popular! Who do you think rocked the 'behind bars' look best? 😂 #ChiefCarriers #SafetyAwardsBanquet #PhotoBoothFun #LeadLikeChief

This year's Chief Carriers Fleet Safety Awards Banquet was another one for the books! Our day began at Fonner Park Race Track, where everyone enjoyed the races. We then headed to our Monopoly themed banquet facility where we enjoyed an evening dedicated to honoring our team's outstanding achievements in safety and service. Throughout the evening, we recognized the exceptional contributions of our team members, celebrating some of the key milestones and achievements that drive Chief Carriers forward. From years of service awards to safety accolades, each honor reflected our collective commitment to excellence. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event possible and to all of our employees and their families who joined in the celebration. Your dedication and hard work are the cornerstones of our success and we hope you felt celebrated and truly appreciated! Keep your eyes peeled for highlights of the different events and awards! #ChiefCarriers #SafetyAwardsBanquet #PartyTime #ChiefFamily #LeadLikeChief

We are delighted to welcome Craig Welty as a Sales Account Executive at Chief Carriers! With over 30 years of experience in B2B sales and customer service, including 20 years in route sales and 10 years in sales and operations management, Craig brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Craig is a proud father of three hardworking young professionals. He leads an active lifestyle, enjoying golf, cycling, and various construction projects. His passions also include gardening, canning, cooking, and baking. Committed to community service, Craig has served 12 years as a school board member and currently acts as treasurer for the Cairo Community Foundation. As a lifelong sports fan, he enthusiastically supports the University of Nebraska’s teams and the Minnesota Vikings. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Craig! We are excited to have him on board and look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our company. #WelcomeCraig #TeamChief #SalesAccountExecutive #LeadLikeChief

Join us in celebrating a significant milestone for our Safety Manager, Brett Kleier, as he marks his 5-year anniversary with Chief Carriers! With over two decades in the trucking industry, Brett's work has been instrumental in the success of our operations. His leadership in initiatives like our Safety360 program has set new industry standards, and he’s accumulated numerous accolades along the way including being a three-time chairman of the Safety Management Council for the Nebraska Trucking Association and receiving the James E. Ryan "Golden Deeds" award. We're grateful for everything you do, Brett, and look forward to many more years of excellence together. Congratulations! #5YearAnniversary #CongratsBrett #SafetyLeadership #LeadLikeChief