Meet Our Drivers: PODS Truck Driving Contest

Welcome to the annual PODS Truck Driving Contest, where our skilled drivers showcase their expertise. This page highlights each competitor, celebrating their unique skills and dedication. Cheer for your favorites as they navigate challenging courses, and join us at the company picnic for a day of fun and community spirit. Get ready to support our talented team!

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CENTRAL REGION

Dustin Goldsberry

Dustin Goldsberry

Tenure: 2.5 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Fairly easy deliveries—unless customers request “ridiculous” placement
Personal Info: Married to Trisha; has a son, Mathew; sports fan (Bears, Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes); enjoys disc golf and golf

Roger Miller

Bolingbrook, IL

Tenure: 2 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Driving and the different challenges each day; meeting customers and seeing their satisfaction
Personal Info: Die-hard Patriots fan (his wife is a Packers fan); has two grown children; has a rescue cat named Abby; enjoys traveling, golf, shooting pool, and mini golf

Tyler Johnson

Sioux Falls, SD

Tenure: 11 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Working outside, variety of difficulty, enjoying the controls, and helping keep moves less stressful by staying calm
Personal Info: Loves cooking and improving recipes; enjoys journaling what works and documenting instructions/recipes

Raymond Morin

Reno, NV

Tenure: 7 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Satisfying customers
Personal Info: Enjoys working on his 1969 El Camino and driving with friends with collector cars

Jesus Mendoza

Garland, TX

Tenure: 4 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Customers’ reactions when they see what a PODZILLA can do
Personal Info: Family-first; his two daughters motivate him to always do his best

Jay Hahn

Johnson City, TN

Tenure: Almost 11 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Leadership
Personal Info: Not provided.

WEST REGION

John Dawson

Wilsonville, OR

Tenure: 10 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: The people
Personal Info: Family man who loves his dog, loves his grandchildren, and loves competition; looking forward to meeting all the competitors

Ronald Nogueras

Ontario, CA

Tenure: 4 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Meeting new people and never being in the same place twice
Personal Info: Loves old cars; dog enthusiast who enjoys showing his dog at dog shows

Craig Walker

Spokane, WA

Tenure: 5 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Every stop being a little different and bringing calm to customers’ moving chaos
Personal Info: Second PTDC trip; placed 4th overall last year; professional wrestler (“The Weekend Warrior”) for ~16 years; Warhammer 40K collector/builder/painter; Star Wars fan; married to Beth for 21 years; father of three; faith is important to him

James Hammers

Otis Orchards, WA

Tenure: 1 year
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Meeting new people in his area
Personal Info: Enjoys fishing and camping; he and his wife are ministry leaders for Celebrate Recovery at a local church; loves family time with kids and grandkids

Boris Rodriguez Ruiz

Los Angeles, CA

Tenure: 7 months
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Helping customers during an important time in their lives and feeling appreciated
Personal Info: Teamwork-focused and driven to make a difference and help coworkers succeed

Trevor Kazen

Everett, WA

Tenure: 4 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Driving to new/different places and being home every evening
Personal Info: Extreme whitewater kayaker; plays ultimate frisbee when he can

Brian Torrance

Spokane, WA

Tenure: 13 years in May
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Seeing a customer’s excitement as he approaches their new home with their container
Personal Info: Singer/songwriter; enjoys concerts and comedy shows with his wife, Cassandra; loves time at home with their dogs, Maddie and Cooper

NORTHEAST REGION

Murad Adawi

Franklin, NJ

Tenure: 4 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Customer interactions, representing a company that helps people with moving and storage, and easing the load during their journey
Personal Info: Huge nature lover; enjoys being outdoors with his wife, getting fresh air, taking long walks, and seeking scenic views

Michael Linabury

Lansing, MI

Tenure: 5.5 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Meeting customers and helping take stress out of their move
Personal Info: Married to Erin for just over 3 years; enjoys bowling; fan of Detroit sports teams and Michigan Wolverines football

Charles Becker

Romulus, MI

Tenure: 6 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver:Assisting other markets and meeting other fellow employees
Personal Info: Enjoys football, fishing and cornhole.

Noah Scott

Warren, MI

Tenure: 4 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Satisfied customers
Personal Info: Married 10 years; father of six; avid reader and gamer; has a dog named Lucky and a cat named PJ

Marcelo Da Silva

Neshanic Station, NJ

Tenure: 4 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver:
Collaborative and supportive team environment, safety protocols
Personal Info: Loves sports, specifically soccer, going to the pool, park and beaches with his family, BBQs on a sunny day, and is looking to adopt a pet to complete the family

Kenneth Villegas

Avenel, NJ

Tenure:5 years
First trip to PTDC:Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver:Being on the road and helping customers

SOUTHEAST REGION

Jason Davis

Columbia, SC

Tenure: 21 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Taking care of PODS customers and meeting wonderful people over the years
Personal Info: Enjoys playing golf and spending time with his granddaughter

Simon Frackowiak

Holiday, FL

Tenure: 1 year
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: The opportunity to engage with new customers
Personal Info: Enjoys cooking, sports, and basketball

Derrick Hopkins

Atlanta, GA

Tenure: 4 years
First PTDC: Yes

Brent Jennings

Spartanburg, SC

Tenure: 5 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Meeting new residents, sharing local recommendations, and enjoying daily challenges without being tied to a desk
Personal Info: Served 8 years in the Marine Corps with three deployments; married to Jennifer for 27 years; has three daughters, four grandchildren, and a black lab named Cash; loves to travel

Larry Stanley

Spartanburg, SC

Tenure: 8 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: The everyday challenges
Personal Info: Enjoys traveling/camping and outdoor activities with his wife and their dog, Zero; also likes going to car shows

Henry Marshall

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Tenure: 6 years
First trip to PTDC: No
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Meeting new people daily and learning a little about them during each interaction
Personal Info: Competed at PTDC five times and won 1st place in 2022; newly married to his wife, Shalonda; enjoys bowling and calls himself a “professional sleeper”

William Singleton

East Point, GA

Tenure: Almost 5 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Great job, great atmosphere, great career
Personal Info: Loves sports (football and basketball), motorcycle riding and racing; has three daughters and a large blended family; very family-oriented

CANADA

Allain Saucier

Montreal, Canada

Tenure: 5 years
First trip to PTDC: Yes
What they enjoy most about being a PODS driver: Meeting customers and helping them with PODS services
Personal Info: Father of three and grandfather of six; enjoys traveling, video games, and tinkering around the house