Celebrating Excellence: Central States Drivers Honored for Safety, Service, and Dedication

Central States takes immense pride in the dedication, professionalism, and safety-first mindset of our employee-owner drivers. Each quarter, our Star Program celebrates those who go above and beyond, reaching major mileage milestones that reflect not just distance—but commitment, consistency, and care.

February 16, 2026

In the fourth quarter (2025), we are honored to celebrate the following drivers.

🚛 100,000 Miles Milestone

Reaching 100,000 incident‑free miles requires daily discipline and attention to safety, and these drivers exemplify the professionalism our customers depend on.

• Robert Wallis – Lowell
• Jeremy Woods – Lowell
• Jesus Alvarez Barbosa – Lowell
• Gustavo Diaz Barrera – St. Peters
• Donny Holsclaw – Mount Airy
• Brian Wells – Lowell
• Brian Beecher – Lowell

🚛🚛 250,000 Miles Milestone

We also proudly recognize Marty Claussen of Lowell for achieving an outstanding 250,000 miles of safe driving. This milestone reflects long‑term dedication and sets an example for excellence across our fleet.

To all of our recognized drivers, thank you for your commitment to safety, your pride in ownership, and the consistency you bring to your work. You help keep our roads safer, our customers served, and our company moving forward mile after mile.

November 6, 2025

For Q3 of 2025, we recognize the following drivers for their outstanding achievements:

🚛 100,000 Miles Milestone

These drivers have demonstrated exceptional performance and reliability, reaching the 100,000-mile mark with no safety incidents:

• Jose Peralta – Lowell, AR
• Jesus Menjivar-Monge – Lowell, AR
• Ted Holliday – Hartford, SD
• Michael Rainer – Cedar Hill, TX
• Ryan Latdrik – Lowell, AR
• John Rhodes – Cedar Hill, TX
• Wilson Wren – Cedar Hill, TX
• Michael Mullen – Seguin, TX

🚛🚛 250,000 Miles Milestone

These drivers have achieved a quarter-million miles of safe, dependable driving exemplifying what it means to be a Central States Star:

• Jacobo Cesenas – Lowell, AR
• Hector Hernandez – St. Peters, MO

🏆 1,000,000 Miles Milestone

This driver is being recognized for a truly elite achievement: one million miles driven with precision, safety, and pride. We salute:

• Daniel Kinne – Lowell, AR

Daniel’s milestone is a testament to years of dedication and excellence behind the wheel. Congratulations on joining the million-mile club!

A Word of Thanks

“Our Central States drivers are the faces of our company,” said Eder Garcia, Central States Supply Chain Vice President.  “Their commitment to safety, reliability, and professionalism is unmatched, and this recognition is a testament to the miles of excellence they deliver every day. They continue to set the standard for what it means to serve with pride.”

To all our recognized drivers: thank you for your hard work, your professionalism, and your commitment to keeping our roads safe and our customers satisfied. You are the heartbeat of Central States, and we are proud to celebrate your success.