Walter Spiesshoefer, a professional over-the-road driver for USA Truck Inc., has driven four million miles (the equivalent of circling the earth’s equator more than 160 times) without being involved in a preventable accident.
Spiesshoefer, who makes his home in Alma, Ark., has been employed by USA Truck since 1986.
“Walter is a true professional in every sense of the word, and we are excited and proud to see him accomplish this personal and career milestone,” said Jerry Orler, president of USA Truck. Spiesshoefer is a member of USA Truck’s Road Safety Team, Driver Advisory Board, 401(k) Committee and he also serves as a trainer for new drivers.
USA Truck is a medium-haul, dry van truckload carrier transporting general commodities throughout the continental United States and into and out of portions of Canada. It also transports general commodities into Mexico by allowing through-trailer service on its trailers through a facility in the gateway city of Laredo, Texas. The company also provides third-party logistics and freight brokerage services for a diverse customer base.
For more information, visit www.usa-truck.com.
USA Truck Driver Delivers 4 Million Safe Miles
Walter Spiesshoefer, a professional over-the-road driver for USA Truck Inc., has driven four million miles (the equivalent of circling the earth’s equator more than 160 times) without being involved in a preventable accident.
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