Little Rock Ark. ? Continental Express driver Virgil Huffman of Kaufman Texas recently reached 2 million safe driving miles and believes the key is simple: defensive driving.
Virgil Huffman who has 32 years of experience behind him including 15 with Continental says ?I never follow too close and I never speed.? He learned the importance of this after a fellow driving friend could not get stopped in time and was involved in an accident after which he lost his job. He adds ?I often upset people behind me because I drive safely. That?s just what comes with the job. You really have to watch people because so many truly don?t know how to drive in a safe manner.?
Mr. Huffman remains loyal to Continental believing that they really are a good company to work for. ?Continental has been good to me all of these years. I drive because I enjoy the sights the freedom and being my own boss. Continental works well with me getting me home when I want to be and out on the road when I need to be? he adds.
When he is not on the road Mr. Huffman enjoys playing guitar and singing. He has family in the music industry including his nephew Rocky Votolato who is an up and coming musician whose music has been heard several places including the hit show The O.C. ?I love music and am very proud of my musically gifted family. I have even sung backup for one of Rocky?s albums? Huffman says. He adds that it would be nice to use his driving experience to drive a tour bus for his nephew someday.
Continental Express was founded two decades ago as a small truckload carrier with only 25 trucks. Today the company is a premier coast-to-coast truckload truck/rail and logistics transportation company with over 500 trucks and more than 1200 dry van trailers. Headquartered in Little Rock Ark. Continental Express has a network of secure regional drop facilities that sweep the nation from California to Georgia.
Drivers interested in company driver positions or the lease purchase program at Continental Express should call 1.800.745-9670 or visit www.continentalx.com.
Congratulations to Virgil HUffman and we wish you continued success with Continental Express.