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Celebrating Our 50th and Millions of Miles

Andrew Bartolotta — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:51:15 +0000

Right before Thanksgiving, we had the honor of celebrating one of Cooper Freight’s strongest traditions — our Million Mile Club and Office Dinner. This year was extra special as we marked 50 years of hard work, dedication, and family.

This event is all about recognizing the men and women who keep America moving — the drivers who embody patience, professionalism, and pride mile after mile, year after year.

Million Mile Honorees

We welcomed three new members into our Million Mile Club:

Arthur Whitmore — 1 million safe miles driven locally. A true testament to skill and patience right here at home.

Clarence Jones — Steady, dependable, and always representing Cooper Freight with excellence out on the open road.

Jesse Griffin — Loyal, hardworking, and committed in every mile. You’ve earned this, Jesse!

Two Million Miles

Robert Jones — 2 million miles with a steady hand and a heart for the work. We are proud to have you on our team.

Three Million Miles

Dave Smith — 3 million safe miles. A rare achievement that reflects a lifetime of discipline, consistency, and true dedication.

To Arthur, Clarence, Jesse, Robert, Dave — and all of our Million Mile Drivers — thank you.

You are the heartbeat of Cooper Freight. You keep our wheels turning, our freight moving, and our family strong.

Here’s to celebrating excellence, honoring sacrifice, and looking ahead to the next 50 years.

Let’s give these drivers a big round of applause!

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Employee Spotlight: Jim Woods

Andrew Bartolotta — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:00:53 +0000

This month’s Employee Spotlight shines on Jim Woods, a dedicated member of the Cooper Freight family for over two decades. As the Grenada Terminal Manager, Jim has played a pivotal role in maintaining the smooth operations and strong team spirit at Cooper Freight.

A Journey of Dedication: Jim has been with Cooper Freight for an impressive 21 years, a tenure that speaks volumes about his commitment and loyalty. His journey with us highlights a career built on respect, teamwork, and mutual support.

Why Cooper Freight? Jim appreciates the camaraderie among the team and the respectful, fair treatment he has received over the years. “Cooper Freight treats people with respect and has a genuinely helpful, open-door policy,” says Jim, emphasizing the supportive work environment that has been pivotal in his long service.

Perks of the Job: For Jim, the perks of working at Cooper Freight go beyond just good pay. He values the company’s flexibility, particularly appreciating how management is always willing to provide time off when needed, fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Snacking on the Go: Even a terminal manager needs his road snacks! Jim’s go-to choice? Chocolate covered peanuts—a sweet treat that keeps him going during busy days.

Guiding Philosophy: Jim lives by a simple yet powerful motto: “Treat people the way you want to be treated.” This principle guides him both personally and professionally, ensuring respectful and positive interactions with his team and peers.

Dispelling Misconceptions: Jim wishes more people understood that truck drivers are just ordinary individuals striving to provide for their families. His insight sheds light on the often-overlooked personal sacrifices drivers make to keep our supply chains moving.

Conclusion: Jim Woods is not just a manager but a cornerstone of Cooper Freight’s operations at Grenada. His enduring service, leadership, and dedication to fairness and respect make him a valued member of our team. Thank you, Jim, for your unwavering commitment and for helping shape the heart of Cooper Freight.

Join our team here.

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Employee Spotlight: Barry Deese

Andrew Bartolotta — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:42:59 +0000

This month we’re honored to spotlight one of our drivers who has driven over 2,000,000 miles for Cooper Freight over the past fifteen years, Barry Deese.

Why do you like working at Cooper Freight?
It’s a good place to work. Very laid back job. Nice people to work with and get along with.

What are some perks at Cooper Freight that you enjoy?
Work environment.

What are your go-to snacks on the road?
Cheese Crackers, Pork Skins and a Diet Mountain Dew.

What is your favorite quote or bible verse that you live by?
I got my mind on my money and my money on my mind.

What are some misconceptions about truck driving you’d like for people to understand?
A lot of people think driving a truck is easy and all you do is drive. Driving a truck you have to have a lot of patience and be on your toes constantly to make several decisions while driving down the road.

What would you like people to know about trucking and working at Cooper Freight?
Working at Cooper Freight is a great place to work people are nice and that means A LOT!

Join Barry and the Cooper Freight Family

We are accepting applications for OTR, Team, and Local Company Drivers. Click here to learn more about our driver benefits, pay, and company culture.

For more information on our hiring process and qualifications, please call the Recruitment Office at (901) 215-9100 Or email to drive4us@cooperfreight.com

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Celebrating our Million Mile Drivers | Cooper Freight Service

cooperfright — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:36:28 +0000

At Cooper Freight, we are a licensed freight shipping and trucking company in Memphis, TN dedicated to delivering goods on time every time. We have a coverage of 48 states, and with over 100- truck fleet, we transport anything from HVAC to equipment to tires to raw materials for production across the United States.

We aren’t just a transportation company; our values are deeply rooted in exceptional service and satisfaction to our clients and employees because people are our greatest asset. For this reason, we celebrate our drivers who have worked relentlessly, traveling many miles to deliver goods to our clients across the United States.

Meet our One Million Mile Truck Drivers

Attaining the goal of driving one million miles is one of the greatest milestones in the career of every professional driver. We celebrate our one million mile truck drivers for never losing focus on their journey, for eliminating every distraction, and for staying dedicated to their jobs.
Aaron Carden
Aaron has driven over one million miles with Cooper Freight. He has proven to be a reliable driver we can count on at every step of the way. He is responsible and committed to delivering exceptional service at all times. Thanks, Aaron, for your hard work and dedicated service to Cooper Freight. We celebrate you for all you do!

Charles Nolden
Charles has driven One Million Miles with Cooper Freight. Thanks, Charles, for having an excellent record of patience and commitment. For being a dependable driver with a mantra of quality service delivery, we celebrate you!

Daniel Freeman
Daniel Freeman had been working with us at Cooper Freight since 2013 and prior to his passing he had completed his 1,000,000 miles with us. For all the years he’s spent with us, we knew Daniel to be one of the kindest and most respectable men we’ve met. Thank you, Daniel, for your warm-heartedness; we will miss you!

Meet Our 2 Million Milers in 2021

We are proud of our 2 million milers in 2021 and all that they’ve accomplished on and off the road. It takes a great deal of commitment and sacrifice to achieve this feat, and for that, we are filled with gratitude! Meet our men who have attained 2 million miles on the road in 2021!

Allen Brown
Allen has completed 2 million miles with us. Thanks, Allen, for your hard work, for your commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations, and for staying dedicated to the vision of the company. We celebrate you!

Alton Craft
Alton has completed 2 million miles with our company. He is a relentless and exceptional driver with an unbeatable positive attitude to work. Thanks, Alton, for your diligence and earnest dedication to your job. We celebrate you!

Barry Deese
Barry has completed 2 million miles with us at Cooper Freight! He is a self-motivated and hardworking driver committed to doing a good job always. Thanks, Barry, for your zeal and devotedness to Cooper Freight. We celebrate you!

DRIVER PERKS AT COOPER FREIGHT

At Cooper Freight, we are committed to keeping our employees happy. We strive to create positive working policies and an environment for our workers to thrive and reach their full potentials so they can attain maximum fulfillment in what they do. Below are the perks and incentives of working with us;

Home most Weekends
We put family first in all we do at Cooper Freight. So, we ensure that while our drivers work during the week, they spend their weekends creating and relishing lovely memories with their families, 97% of the time.

Excellent Pay
Our drivers enjoy impressive pay for a job well done. We deliver attractive remuneration to our workers to live comfortable lives.

Pay goes from $62 000 – $89 000 annually, with a consistent increase every 6 months for exceptional service! Our drivers get paid weekly, with other bonuses such as a $5 000 Sign-On Bonus, safety bonus, referral bonus, and paid stop-offs.

Quality Equipment and Facilities
We provide first-in-class equipment and facilities to guarantee our drivers’ safety and efficiency. We offer many drop and hook locations, on-site fueling, ultra-modern wash bay for trucks and trailers, inverters, outward-facing cameras, blind side camera assistance, and lots more.

Positive Workplace Culture
We build a pleasant workplace culture that increases job satisfaction, facilitates productivity, and boosts our employees’ morale.

We have a Million Mile Club where we recognize our employees’ accomplishments and reward them for their efforts annually.

No Touch Freight
We have a no-touch freight policy that excludes our drivers from loading and unloading the trucks themselves which helps reduce physical strain on our drivers.

When the back strain and fatigue that comes with loading and unloading load is eliminated, our drivers are empowered to do what they do best – transporting our clients’ goods to their locations in time and in the best conditions.

JOIN THE CLUB!

Cooper Freight is dedicated to building and maintaining long term partnerships with our customers, employees, and suppliers. We have a dedicated workforce who come to work every day determined to put their best in all we do. For this reason, we take our employees seriously, putting their happiness and satisfaction at heart in all that we do.

All our perks and incentives are channeled towards creating a better life for everyone who works with us, and we intend to do this for life.

We are currently looking for professional truck drivers to join our team, and we would be glad to have you on board.

DRIVE FOR COOPER FREIGHT

If you are in search of a truck driving job in the Memphis region, then Cooper Freight is the place for you! We are currently accepting applications from qualified truck drivers for Team, OTR, and Local Company Drivers.

Ready to work in a positive environment, enjoy 97% of your weekends at home and receive handsome pay and extra incentives as a truck driver? Apply here

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