Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need. We are incredibly proud to count some of the best professional drivers around as part of the Coastal Plains Trucking family. Their work on the road keeps America – and our team – moving.

With another National Truck Drive Appreciation Week in the rearview, we're sharing the sentiments offered by our leadership team in recognition of our driver's efforts on the road. 

Wes Taylor
President

I want to take a moment to say thank you to all of our Professional Drivers. You all are the lifeblood of Coastal Plains, and your continued efforts to be safe and customer-focused allow us to cultivate relationships and grow our organization. 

Your dedication to CPT is unmatched, and your efforts are so genuinely appreciated.  As we celebrate another year of impeccable safety, continued growth, and an ever-expanding customer base, we want to make sure to recognize you, our Drivers, as the folks that execute our vision on a daily basis and allow us to achieve the goals we set for CPT.

Clay Keath
Engineer

To the men and women behind the wheel at Coastal Plains Trucking, I extend a very heartfelt thank you. Your commitment to safety, service, and the unrelenting pursuit of excellence does not go unnoticed.  

We appreciate your hard work through the long hours, and your sacrifice of time away from the people and places that matter most. Because of your dedication, our team continues to serve our customers and uphold the reputation we have built together. 

Odette Granville
Fleet Manager, Specialty Services

A huge thank you to our Baytown Drivers. Please continue to stay safe out there and know that you’re ALL appreciated for the hard work that you do. Happy Driver’s Appreciation Week! 

Jorge Gomez
West Texas Regional Manager

We want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank each of our drivers. What you do every day takes more than just getting behind the wheel - it takes dedication, patience, flexibility, and a commitment to safety and to your team.

We know the long hours, time away from your families, changing schedules, weather, traffic, and the unexpected challenges that come with the job. Through all of it, you continue to show up, get the job done, and help keep our customers and our operations moving.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We are truly grateful for the role each of you plays in CPT’s success and for the pride you take in doing your job the right way. Thank you for everything you do, for looking out for one another, and for keeping CPT moving every day. We appreciate you more than you know!

Cheryl Ducharme-Kennedy
Human Resources Manager

We would like to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every one of you for being such an important part of the Coastal Plains Trucking family. We know your job is not easy. The long days, countless miles, time away from home, and daily responsibilities require a tremendous amount of dedication and commitment. Please know that your hard work is seen, valued, and truly appreciated. 

We also want to thank you for doing your job safely each and every day.  Each of you plays an important role in the success of Coastal Plains Trucking, and we would not be where we are today without the commitment of our drivers. We are genuinely grateful for everything you do and for the dedication you continue to show each day.  

While Driver Appreciation Week gives us a special opportunity to recognize you, we want you to know that our appreciation for you goes far beyond this week. We are honored to work alongside such a hardworking group of people and proud to have each of you as part of our Coastal Plains Trucking family. 

Thank you for the miles, the long days, the sacrifices, and the commitment you continue to give. It means more than you know.

Ryan Landry
Director of Operations – Cryogenics

I appreciate everything our drivers do day in and day out for us and our customers. Your dedication, hard work, and sacrifices do not go unnoticed. Today is about celebrating and recognizing each and every one of you. Thank you for all that you do, and for the commitment you show every day.
Again, thank you for everything you do. We truly appreciate you!

Rick Kittleson
Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

I want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank all our CDL drivers for your excellent performance throughout the year to date. Your commitment to safety, professionalism, reliability, and doing the job the right way every day does not go unnoticed.

The dedication you demonstrate on the road, at customer locations, and while representing our company is a direct reflection of the high standards, we strive to maintain. Your attention to safe driving practices, compliance, equipment care, and customer service plays a critical role in our continued success. We appreciate the hard work, long hours, and commitment you put in every day.

Thank you for your outstanding performance and for making safety and professionalism a priority. Keep up the great work!

Will Richey
Director of Business Development – Cryogenics

I love working with our drivers and so do our customers. They are always courteous and professional. Because of this, our industrial and oil field customers call us first and even ask for them by name.

I appreciate everything our drivers do for us. They help make the sales aspect of our business run smoothly!

Barbara Reed
Administrative Professional

I want you to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you! It is my pleasure to support you as you work hard, put in long hours, and keep our country moving forward!

Chad Griggs
Supervisor/Fleet Manager – Cryogenics

To all of our drivers, thank you for your dedication and the countless hours you spend on the road representing Coastal Plains Trucking. Your professionalism, commitment, and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate all that you do for our company and our customers.

Lonnie Reue
Senior Recruiter

This Driver Appreciation Week, I just want to take a minute to say THANK YOU to all of our drivers at Coastal Plains Trucking.

I get to talk to a lot of our drivers every day, and I know what our professional drivers deal with out there. Long hours, being away from home, bad weather, traffic, breakdowns, and all the other stuff that comes with every load we haul. What you do isn’t always easy, and a lot of times it doesn’t get the credit it deserves. But without you, none of this works.

I’m proud to be part of the Coastal Plains Trucking team, and I’m thankful for every driver who gets in that truck and gets the job done safely every day. Thank you for what you do, thank you for keeping this company moving, and most importantly, thank you for making it home safe.

Rudy Espinosa
Crude Operations Director

I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to everyone across the company for your incredible hard work, commitment, and dedication.

Recently, we have faced challenging deadlines and ambitious goals, and your efforts have made a meaningful difference. I would especially like to recognize all of our divisions for the professionalism, collaboration, and determination you continue to demonstrate.

Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you for bringing your best to work each day and for helping make this such a great place to be. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you.

Let’s keep up the fantastic work.