We are thrilled to announce and extend our heartfelt congratulations to our remarkable driver Mark Landon that was selected to the NASTC 2024 Driver of the Year Team. There were 20 exceptional individuals from almost 14,000 trucking companies who were selected that collectively accumulated millions of accident-free miles, a testament to their unwavering commitment to safety and excellence on the road. The dedication, professionalism, and diligence displayed by Mark exemplify the core values of himself as a driver.

MARK LANDON
20 years with Dick Lavy Trucking
40 years experience with 5,000,000 accident free miles

Dick Lavy Trucking was also awarded by Great West Casualty Company the Silver Safety Award for 2023 in their truckload division for our Outstanding Achievement for Highway Safety.

Congratulations to Jeff Smith, a 12 year veteran of Dick Lavy Trucking! Jeff has had an outstanding record with us for the last 12 years and had the best MPG out of our entire fleet last month! He averaged 9.5MPG for the month of October and won a Yeti Cooler, donated by our friends at BASF! If you see him on the road give him a wave!

Today is a bittersweet type of day. Martha Baker, our Accounts Receivable / Collections clerk, will be ending her long career with the Dick Lavy Trucking Family today. After 24 years with Dick Lavy Trucking, Martha has started her happy retirement! Her constant dedication and work ethic has undoubtably impacted the company’s history. She has been with Dick Lavy Trucking for over half of the companies lifetime! Over the years she has created amazing relationships with customers, drivers and anyone who stepped into the building. Her hard work has not gone unnoticed and she will forever be remembered as part of our family. Her plans are vague for what is next for her, but that is half of the adventure! From all of us at the Dick Lavy Trucking Family, Thank You for everything you’ve done for us and congratulations on a much deserved retirement!

The support staff from the office and our great Shop staff!

Meet Jon Thordsen, a 4-year veteran of Dick Lavy Trucking. He is a second-generation driver that is happily following in his fathers’ footsteps. When he is not out on the road he enjoys spending time at home with family and friends. Jon says that best thing about working for Dick Lavy Trucking is meeting the people and customers while driving the state-of-the-art equipment. Everyone is willing to take time to chat and they are always so friendly. Jon has always wanted to be a driver ever since he was a child and with the Dick Lavy family he is achieving his dreams. His advice to others is, “Always challenge yourself and learn something new.”

Thanks to Jon for keeping America running!

Meet Ricky Caylor, a 9 year Over the road Veteran with the Dick Lavy family. He enjoys gaming and the open road. The best part of being a part of Dick Lavy for Ricky is the passion he has for driving. He enjoys the family atmosphere here and not being just another number. Ricky loves being treated like family and the office support staff knowing him by name. “With great home time, great pay and the overwhelming feeling of importance. Do what makes you happy and if you aren’t come to Dick Lavy Trucking and make that change!”

Thanks for Ricky for always being a dedicated driver and a loyal Dick Lavy family member. We appreciate you Ricky.

Meet Daniel Porter, a 16 year over the road veteran of the Dick Lavy Family. Daniel has 4 grown kids and one at home with him and his girlfriend. When he is home he enjoys family time! He said that being the sole provider for his family, Dick Lavy has been there for his family in more than a financial way. He enjoys traveling and seeing the scenery and sights. He enjoys meeting new people and experiencing the different kind of weather around the U.S.A. The most unique thing about Dick Lavy to Daniel is that we are truly non-forced dispatch. If there is something going on at home they do the best they can to get you home for it. Where a company Driver becomes family, Daniel always says he appreciates being greeted by Mr. Lavy with his name.

Thanks to Daniel for his hard work of keeping the country moving and all that he does for Dick Lavy Trucking.