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KELLE'S DRIVERS

Featured below are the stories from just some of the good people who drive for Kelle. You will quickly see why driving for Kelle is a partnership that that works both ways. Kelle is as loyal and committed to his drivers as they are to him. Click here for information about Kelle's trucks.

Stan Steeves (company driver)

Stan has worked with Kelle’s Transport for 5 years. He lives near Portland, OR and is a GREAT company driver. He was first attracted to Kelle’s Transport because it was a family run business with a family-like atmosphere. He also is able to run hard and get as many miles as he legally can. There is always enough freight to keep him busy. He also likes the fact that Kelle’s equipment is very new. He has had 2 trucks in his time here and both were new. He never has to worry about break-downs. Kelle’s trailers are also very nice. They are always well-maintained and have good tires.

Dave Haines has worked with Kelle’s Transport for 8 years.

Stan Steeves

When asked what the secret to his success is, Kelle comments,

"Treat your employees like they are your customers."

Dick Simon Trucking, Inc., where Kelle and so many of his employees got their start, was started by Kelle's father, Dick Simon in 1972. What began as a one-man route in 1963, grew to more than 2350 tractors, 3300 reefer trailers, and 2400 drivers. A market cap of $356 million in 2002. Kelle Simon has duplicated his father's success and for all the same reasons. When he started, all he wanted to be was a driver. As he added drivers he expanded his business into one of the fastest growing and most reliable in the industry.