Featured Driver
Second Quarter - 2013
Dave Banta: I have been a Hoovestol driver since 1995 after serving 11 years in the U.S. Army. Beginning in Junction City KS, I ran a leg of the Cincinnati-Denver route. Later I moved to the Kansas City area to run the KC to St. Paul route where I have been ever since. When not driving, I enjoy time with my wife and kids. Our motto is work hard and then play hard. We enjoy bowling, boating, camping, and anything outdoors. I even enjoy mowing the yard at the KC shop in the summer. Thanks for making me part of the Hoovestol team. It is a great company to be with.
Dave drives for Hoovestol out of Kansas City KS on the HCR 640Y0 contract.
First Quarter - 2013
Jason Lamothe: I have been with Hoovestol since 2002. I am from Chicopee MA. I graduated from Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona 1996. I've been married to my wife Gia for 2.5 years. I enjoy the outdoors on my Harley or on my boat. I also bowl and play softball.
Jason is our Hoovestol shop mechanic in Springfield MA.
First Quarter - 2013
Gerry Lamothe: I retired from the Massachusetts turnpike maintenance division in 2008 after 18 years. I’ve been married to my wife Wendy for 25 years. I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. I started at Hoovestol in 2009 as a spare driver / mechanic. I enjoy working in my yard and doing small remodeling jobs for neighbors and friends.
Gerry drives for Hoovestol out of Springfield MA on the 144N4 contract. He is also a mechanic in our shop.
First Quarter - 2013
Roude Touzin: I have been working for Hoovestol since October of 2011 as a Mechanic. I am proud to be included in the team. I’ve been married to my wonderful wife Charline for five years. I have two beautiful daughters with my wife; one is 5 and the other one is 4. The oldest one loves to play guitar which I enjoy a lot, and the youngest one loves to sing which makes me go to sleep at night. I love to spend time with my actual family and my extended family. Family gathering is the best because my daughters get to perform. Thank you Hoovestol for giving me the opportunity to join a great team.
Roude is our Hoovestol mechanic in Kearny NJ.
**These three were instrumental in helping Hoovestol through Hurricane Sandy as they worked on our water-damaged trucks in New Jersey for many hours helping to keep the fleet on the road. Many thanks go out to Roude, Jason, and Gerry!**
Fourth Quarter - 2012
Brian "Butch" Driver retired from Asarco after 34 years. He began working for Hoovestol in November of 1999. He has enjoyed 13 years of driving for the company. He has been happily married to Judy for 50 years. He has 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Butch enjoys family dinners, holiday gatherings, and camping.
Butch drives for Hoovestol out of Omaha NE on the HCR 680RE, 55016, and 680M2 contracts.
Third Quarter - 2012
Mike O'Neill became part of the Hoovestol team in October of 1997, starting on the Cincinnati-Denver mail route. Then moving to NJ-LA when the post office cut the Cin-Den. Mike started his driving career in 1987 as a mover with United Van Lines becoming an owner operator. He is married, and has three children his oldest son served as a Sea Bee in Iraq, has a daughter who is quite a good painter, and his youngest son is into mixed martial arts. Mike grew up in Colorado, and enjoys fishing, and hunting. Mike says thank you to all the Hoovestol team for making this a great place to be.
Mike drives for Hoovestol out of Denver CO on the HCR 900Y2 contract.
