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Ken and Donna Wheeler

Professional Truck Driving Team
Old Dominion Freight Line
4M accident-free miles combined

  • HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START IN TRUCKING?

    Donna Wheeler left her job of 17 years, the last seven serving as operations manager, to drive a truck. Her husband, Ken was already a truck driver and loved his job. Ken has been driving for 24 years and has 2.7 million accident-free miles under his belt. After serving in the military, Ken says he loves the independence of his trucking career. Donna has 1.3 million miles accident free. The duo has the distinct designation to serve as the first TTA Road Team Captain husband and wife team! The couple credits their company, Old Dominion as a great place to work, with great pay, benefits, flexibility, and family focused. They are offered a new truck every two years.

  • TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE IN ROAD SAFETY.

    As part of Old Dominion Freight Line and the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA), the married couple mentors and teaches the basics of truck driving safety around the state. Because they love the work and have succeeded in it, what was supposed to be two years in this role, has turned into five, and counting. They bring their truck and demonstrate safe driving tips to kindergarten classes, civic groups, church groups, and senior citizens discussing topics, including blind zones, stopping distance and driving while under the influence.

  • THE ROAD AHEAD

    As far as diversity in the industry, Ken says, “We need drivers, period. There are many women that have surpassed me in both years and driving experience. The opportunity for truck driving is readily available for anyone interested. After all, safety is part of the delivery!”

Industry Mascot “Safety Sammy” travels the country as a symbol of America’s most essential industry: trucking!

Industry Mascot “Safety Sammy” travels the country as a symbol of America’s most essential industry: trucking!

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