Maverick Transportation is excited to announce that driver, Kurt Shunkey has been named their 2025 Trainer of the Year. Kurt has been with Maverick for nearly 9 years and drives in their regional flatbed division. Since 2019, Maverick’s Trainer of the Year program has recognized outstanding driver trainers who continually go above and beyond to mentor and develop the next generation of professional Maverick drivers. These finalists and winners are chosen based on their exceptional performance
April 8, 2025 (North Little Rock, Ark.) – Maverick Transportation is excited to announce their 2024 Drivers of the Year. Justin Melvin was named their 2024 Over-the-Road (OTR) Driver of the Year and Kenneth Thomas the 2024 Dedicated Driver of the Year. This distinguished recognition is presented annually to Maverick drivers who go above and beyond in their commitment to safety, consistently upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism across all aspects of their role. Th
March 19, 2025 (North Little Rock, Ark.) – Maverick Transportation is excited to announce that they have been named an Elite Fleet carrier by the Truckload Carriers Association. According to the TCA, their “Elite Fleet Program aims to improve the driving profession by recognizing carriers that provide a best-in-class workplace for drivers and independent contractors in the North American truckload industry.” (TCA | Elite Fleet Program, 3/17/2025) The Elite Fleet award is presented to thos
February 3, 2025 (North Little Rock, Ark.) – Maverick Transportation is delighted to announce their newest veteran tribute truck driver, 2022 Dedicated Driver of the Year, Army veteran and road trainer, Darryl Hammond. He is now the 11th driver to pilot a Maverick “Salute” truck. Darryl has been a Maverick driver for almost 19 years and has achieved an incredible number of accomplishments during that time. Not only is he an Army veteran, but since starting with Maverick, he has trained
March 27, 2024 (North Little Rock, Ark.) – Maverick Transportation is honored to announce that 18-year veteran driver, Terry Reavis, has been named a Truckload Carriers Association Highway Angel of the Year. Pictured from left: VP of Finance, Eric Grant; VP of Safety, Dean Newell; Director of Risk Management, Eric Tompkins; Maverick Driver, Terry Reavis; Executive VP, Kevin Williams; President, John Culp The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Highway Angel program acknowledges profe