Tag: <span>ThirdGeneration</span>

Legacy on the Road: TJ Kounkel, Third-Generation Trucker with Award-Winning Peterbilt

March 21, 2026

TJ Kounkel: A Legacy of Farming and Trucking MERRILL, Iowa — In many families, farming and trucking are cherished traditions, and for TJ Kounkel’s family, both professions are deeply rooted. They manage 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans in northwest Iowa while also running a livestock-hauling operation. For Kounkel, learning to drive farm machinery and […]

Florida’s Third-Generation Trucker: Upholding a Family Legacy

January 8, 2026

The Journey of Bubba Branch: A Legacy in Trucking Bubba Branch started his journey in trucking at a very young age, riding in his grandfather’s big rig in Florida. His unforgettable memories include navigating the gears and steering wheel of the parked semi-truck. “I’ve driven countless miles without ever leaving the yard,” he laughed. Proudly, […]