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Million Mile Club Inductees (listed by year of induction)

1997 - Richard Bauer, Charles Brinkley, Todd Christianson, Robert Danner, Charles Day, Daniel Deusterman, Donald Elkins, Bernie Freeman, Eldred Funk, Gary Gipford, Thomas Hodge, Rodney Hoffert, Peggy Howard, Robert Glenn Howard, Daniel Jankee, Hanley Johnson, William LaBonne, Wayne Lamberty , Robert Larson, Robert McBride, Neil Meyer, Clifford Nelson, Bruce Nichols, Mark Nowak, James Pendergast, Tilford Qualley, Dennis Ratzlaff, Chuck Remington, George Schultz, Tim Setterlund, Catherine Sherman, John Smoot, Ronald Sovick, Lonny Stacey, Leslie Urness, Michael VaFaie, John Witt.

 

1998 - Wes Baggett, Roy Barnes, Robert ‘Paul’ Bartlett, Robert Clemes, William Ellis, Robert Fletcher, Floyd Haynes, Dennis Herzog, Wayne Huebner, Philip Johnson, Billy Kelley, Trudy Kelley, Gerold Kukert, Donald Lael, Rodney Leighton, Peter Maringer, Robert Maylone, Robert McKay, Daniel Meeker, Roger Merritt, Anthony Myers, Tom Minner, Barry Nauman, Ron Nemec, Jerry Peterson, Duane Poulson, Gerald Rudduck, William Schaeffer, Phineas Schrock, William Schumacher, Reed Scott, Henry Stephens, Kenneth Taylor, Robert Walz, James Whipp.

 

1999 – Greg Bazluki Jr., Chester Becker, Larry Bolstad, Barry Christopherson, Clark Crooks, Roy Flick, Tracy Gorden, Richard Goucher, Karen Goucher, Bob Hammond, Giles Harmes, Charles Harris, Don Lewiston, Mark Lowthorp, Robert ‘Owen’ MacPherson, Ed Malinowski, Fred Maylone, Timothy Melody, Tim Messer, Philip Norris, Dan Oliver, Todd Olson, Leroy Pilger, Burgas Rakke, John Scheidt, Joe Shelby, Jeff Smith, Richard Steiner, Harold Van Slyke, David Williams, Fred Williams, James Wise, Ken Woxland.

 

2000 - Ronald Anderson, Wenzel Bee, Darryl Blankenbaker, Gil Bowman, Gary Cooke, William Courtney, Donald Crenshaw, Ronald Emick, Mark Freeman, Bree Gandy, Terry Gandy, David Gritzmacher, Doug Hale, Pete Hansen, William Heist, Dean Holiday, Earlene Jones, Lloyd Jones, Robert Lawler, Dean Lindemood, Gordon Mathers, Billy McReynolds, Anne Melody, Charles Mills, Larry Moore, Sharon Moore, Gregory Mosier, Michael Norton, Ronald Paul, Robert Penn, George Peterson, Frank Prag, Finis Raymond, James Rice, Linda Rice, Larry Ring, Thomas Rowan, Peggy Rowbury, Thomas Rowan, Robert Rummel, Gerald Savoir, Eugene Schoenberger, Stuart Seabrooke, James Simpson, Dan Toney, Ray Toot, Sheryl Torner.

 

2001 - Frank Abby, David Almeida, John Baron, Patrick Branston, Jerry Brooks, Walter Brown, Gerald Christen, Mike Clayton, Steven Danberry, Robert Dean, Robert Fredricks, David Frisinga, Ted Gilbertson, Linda Jernigan, Gene Lavin, Charles Marvick, Edgar McCoury, Frank Nelson, Tim Reuter, Chuck Snuggerud, John Vargo Jr.

 

2002 - Brian Bomberger, Jake Brown Jr., Robert Carroll, Ross chadd, Russell Childs, Eugene Christensen, Michael Held, Mark Hrynyk, Michael Hubbard, George Kennedy, William Lee, William Mims, David Roe, Barbara Schaub, Robert Schaub, Leondard Schultz, Lesley Siems, Susan Siems, Jesse Smith, Rodney Stauffer.

 

2003 - Paul Beam, LaRell Behuning. Brian Bomberger, Thomas Brittain, Warren Britton, Willard Brown, Kenneth Buysman, Robert Carroll, Timothy Carver, Ross Chadd, Russell Childs, Eugene Christensen, Lawrence Coleman, David Crabtree, James Dalrymple, Richard Dines, Elijah Flowers, Charles Frame, James Hammond, Keith Haney, Mike Held, Mark Hrynyk, Michael Hubbard, Jack Humiston, Ray Ingledue, Larry Johnson, Greg Kellog, Ken Kelly, George Kennedy, William Lee, Mary Lucas, Larry McDonough, James Miller, Michael Miller, Gentry Mills, William Mims, Rod Morales, Marcus Morse, Mary Nelson, Steve Nichley, Marvin Nobles, Ken Palmateer, Stan Parham, Michael Pharr, Greg Roberts, David Roe, Paul Rowbury, Barbara Schaub, Robert Schaub, Joseph Sherman, Leonard Shultz, Dan Sliwinski, Bobby Souders, Clo Tackett, Clifford Taylor, Troy Taylor, Ted Teigen, Dean Toyer, Jerome Wade, Shawn Walker, Michael Wallace, Martin Weber, Jerry Weldon, Robert Weller, David Young, Robert Young.

 

2004 - Robert Arroyo Jr., Roy Bressler, Charlie Burgess, Everett Carroll, Leona Dittman, David Guthmiller, Stephen Harris, Rick Hendon, Barry Hicks, Vern Jahsman, Edgar Jaillet, Larry Jernigan, Ann Kennedy, Ashley Kennedy, Robert Lambeth, Dennis Loon, Catherine Loucks, Jerry Lund, Clayton McClary, Laura Jean Michaels, Ricardo Miranda, Guy Noland, Cara Peters, Roosevelt Reese, Stephen Richardson, Tim Ridley, William Ring, Jerry Roberson, Kenny Roberts, Larry Rohrbacher, Jeffrey Schmidt, Steven Seaman, David Shelton, John Sloboda, Jr., James Taylor, Disty Williams, Joseph Womack, David Zecha 2 Million Mile Club: Wesley Baggett, Rich Bauer, Charles Brinkley, Robert Clemes, Charles Day, Donald Elkins, Bernie Freeman, Eldred Funk, Karen Goucher, Richard Goucher, Dennis Herzog, Tom Hodge, Robert ‘Glenn’ Howard, Wayne Huebner, Hanley Johnson, Philip Johnson, Billy Kelley, William LaBonne, Wayne Lamberty, Robert Larson, Rodney Leighton, Mark Lowthorp, Ronald “Pete” Maringer, Robert McBride, Robert McKay, Daniel Meeker, Tim Melody, Neil Meyer, Tom Minner, Barry Nauman, Mark Nowak, Tilford Qualley, Larry Ring, Gerald Rudduck, William Schumacher, Stuart Seabrooke, Tim Setterlund, Catherine Sherman, Ronald Sovick, Henry Stephens, Raymond Toot, Lesley Urness, Michael Vafaie, John Vargo, Robert Walz.

 

2005 - Chuck Adkins, Billy Baker, Dick Benson, George Bouchard, Patricia Brim, Randy Brim, Lee Demere, Tyler Dorsey, Doug Garber, Ralph Harvey, Bob Head, Dale Henderson, Robert Horne, Marty Jensen, John Lattig, William Lauderdale, Mark Love, Dwayne Payton, Marshall Platter, Robert Stevens, Charlie Tederman, William Thomas, Bertram Walker, Ken White, Gerald Wong. 2 Million Mile Club: Jeff Smith, Tracy Gorden, Lloyd Jones, Lonny Stacey, Fred Williams, Paul Bartlett, Phineas Schrock, Tony Myers, Mark Freeman.

 

Jahsman named 2004 Wisconsin Driver of the Year

Marten Transport, Ltd. driver Vern Jahsman was named 2004 Wisconsin Driver of the Year by the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association. Jahsman, who was recognized as “Driver of the Month” during August, received the honor, along with a $1,000 savings bond, a jacket and a belt buckle at the groups annual banquet held at the Heidel House Resort on Feb. 26.

 

Jahsman, who lives in Appleton with his wife Judy, has driven for Marten Transport the last seven years. During his 27-year driving career, he has logged nearly 3.5 million miles with no crashes or violations.

 

Stephens Honored by TCA and Overdrive

Henry Stephens had the honor of placing among the top 25 finalists in the 2002 Independent Contractor of the Year Contest, sponsored by the Truckload Carriers Association and Overdrive magazine. 

 

The overall goal of the contest is to recognize and pay tribute to the independent contractors who provide reliable and safe truck transportation in moving the nation's goods.  The Operator's ability to run a successful business, operate in a safe manner over the public highways, and efforts to enhance the public image of the trucking industry are the criterion which the the drivers are judged on.

 

To be eligible, the Operator's general safety record and years of employment are taken into consideration along with a 500-word essay explaining why the entrant should be a candidate for the grand prize.  Careful scrutinization of the Operator's employer, credit report histories, and motor vehicle reports are performed as well.

 

Team Moore Places Fourth in TCA Drivers Contest

Larry and Sharon Moore were awarded fourth place in the 2002 Company Driver of the Year Contest in the team division, sponsored by the Truckload Carriers Association and Overdrive magazine. 

 

To be eligible, the drivers' must have driven one million miles accident free, have been employed by their current trucking company employer for the past three years, and must be nominated by the motor carrier by whom they are currently employed.  Each member of the team must submit a separate complete application, along with a 500-word essay explaining they the entrant should be a candidate for the grand prize.

 

Sherman Accepts Humanitarian Award

Cathy Sherman was recently presented with the William Skinner Humanitarian Award for her extraordinary community service and contributions toward improving public safety.

 

With a degree in agricultural journalism, Cathy changed careers in 1982 when she bought her first Peterbilt. She has received 18 consecutive safe driving awards, has driven more than two million miles and is one of the first members of the Marten Million Mile club.

 

A five-year member of the WMCA’s President’s Safe Driver Club, she was named the Truckload Carriers Association National Independent Contractor of the Year in 1993. A member of the Wisconsin Road Team and America’s Road Team, Cathy used her own truck and personally covered much of the expense for those appearances. She has continued her crusade, speaking to civic groups about trucking and discussing the industry with media personnel. She has been responsible for numerous articles about highway safety, offering the truck driver perspective.

 

Cathy has been involved in numerous children’s programs, and writes to schools all over the country, visiting as many as 6 schools a year. She spends time with children with cancer, and an elderly ex-truck driver under stroke rehabilitation therapy. She participates in truck shows that donate the proceeds to "Make A Wish" foundation and is active with Muscular Dystrophy. In her spare time, she is a mentor to troubled teens.

 

Cathy has also made a personal crusade out of making 911 service accessible from cell phones in areas where that service is not currently available.

 

Cathy has an outstanding highway safety record, has been an advocate for highway safety, has made a huge difference in the way people perceive the industry and has still managed to find the time to assist a number of people less fortunate than herself.

 

Johnson Runner Up for Georgia Driver of The Year

Phil Johnson was nominated as runner-up for first place for the Georgia Motor Trucking Association Driver of the Year in 2002. The GMTA nominated Phil as one of the the top three candidates for this award. Phil is a Highway Angel and became a Marten Million Mile Driver in 1998. He also performs road tests for new drivers attending our Orientation program at our Forest Park, GA terminal. 

Highway Angels
David Oppenheim – 1998
Philip Johnson – 1998 
Clayton McClary – 1997
Wayne Rogers – 2000
Jerry Moye –  2000

John Johnson –  2001

Donald Lattea - 2003

Victor Williams -  2003

Larry & Sharon Moore - 2003

Jason Bailey - 2003

Jeff Stanton - 2004

Roger & Candice Messman - 2004
Michael Edwards - 2004

Michael Caswell - 2004

Herbert Hill - 2004

Kathy Hobbs - 2004

Sidney Koopmans - 2004

Robert Lewis - 2004

 

National Confectioner's Award
Hanley Johnson - 1998
Wayne Lamberty - 1999
Dale Henderson - 2000

WI Motor Carrier Association Driver of the Month
Don Elkins – October 1997
Robert Larson – May 1998
Vern Jahsman – April 1997
Tim Melody – December 1998
Neil Meyer – June 1999

Dale Henderson – June 2000
Pete Hansen -  August, 2003

Tim Setterlund - May, 2004

Vern Jahsman - August, 2004

Barry Nauman - September - 2005

Bob McBride - November - 2005

 

 

WI Motor Carrier Association Driver of the Year

Vern Jahsman - 2004

Dale Henderson - 2000

 

Wisconsin Road Team
Dale Henderson - 1999

 

President's Safe Drivers Club
Marten is pleased to honor our drivers who have been named to the Wisconsin Motor Carriers President's Safe Driver Club. 

2004 Honorees

First Year Awards - Julia Lampert, Terry Lemke, Charles Matson, Cara Peters, Ernest Rzentkowski, Richard Wetterling, Nickolas Wooten, Frederick Dunn, Thomas Ehlers, Thomas Tauscher, William Wheeler. Second Year Awards - Robert "Paul" Bartlett, Richard Benson, Eugene Christiansen, Roger Cook, Mark Ekern, Vern Jahsman, William Kennedy, Peter Lynch, Alan McCoury, Barry Nauman, Todd Olson,  John "Jack" Vargo. Third Year Awards - Elizabeth Eder, Charles Harris  Fifth Year Awards - John Eder, Peter Hansen, Michael Sabo, Tim Setterlund, Bruce Downing, Stanley Gerwing, Steven Hale, Dale Jerome. Sixth Year Awards - Jeffrey Stanton. Seventh Year Awards - Donald Elkins, Robert Larson

 

2003 Honorees

Robert "Paul" Bartlett, Richard Benson, Eugene Bruhl, Eugene Christiansen, Roger Cook, Elizabeth Eder, John Eder, Mark Ekern, Don Elkins, David Fromel, Peter Hansen, Charles Harris, Dale Henderson, Donald Hershey, Wayne Huebner, Vern Jahsman, Hanley Johnson, Robert Larson, Peter Lynch, Alan McCoury, Barry Nauman, Michael Sabo, Laura Seidl, Robert Seidl, Tim Setterlund, Catherine Sherman, Jeffery Stanton, John "Jack" Vargo.

Open Road Driver of the Year Award

2002

Kathy Hobbs

Scott Avenson


2001

Gregory 'Alan' Mosier

Catherine Loucks