Driver Spotlight: Tom B.

Tom B.’s path to trucking wasn’t straightforward. Before ever stepping into a cab, he was a musician, performing in bands alongside his father and brother. Raised in a household where music was a way of life, Tom first picked up a guitar at 11. By 14, he was playing in front of live audiences, and over the years, he expanded his skills to include the fiddle, inspired by his uncle’s electrifying performances.

But life has a way of steering us in unexpected directions. After a major life change, Tom found himself looking for something new. His brother, an oversized yacht hauler, helped him get started. Tom earned his permit on his own, trained under his brother, and later attended a trucking school to get his full license.

For the past five years, he has built a successful career on the road, spending nearly three of them with Knight Refrigerated. He first heard about the company from another driver at a truck stop, who raved about the equipment and responsive dispatch. After dealing with frustrating communication at a previous job, Tom decided to make the switch. “Oh my gosh, I won’t go to any other company. Just won’t. If I had to, I would just quit driving altogether before I switch companies.”