Garett Conner: Driver Spotlight

Description

Winning Driver of the Month is difficult. Winning it in your first month out of training is close to unheard of.

Garett Conner did exactly that. He came out of the training program, hit the road, and took the award before most rookies have settled into a routine — with an A+ safety rating alongside it. On the A-Team he's billed as the Future Star, which is the kind of thing that sounds like marketing until you look at the timeline.

What his card really demonstrates is that the training program works. Doug Andrus doesn't hand new drivers off to recent graduates or let trainers sleep through the trainee's shift; trainees learn from certified safety professionals in top-tier equipment, using simulator technology to work through dangerous scenarios safely. Garett is what that looks like on the other end.

The A-Team runs from rookie to legend — Garett at one end, Robbie Howell and Todd Pharis at the other, with Brandon Killian, Brooke Casper, and Matt Anderson between. New CDL and want that trajectory? Open positions · Apply · (800) 336-1034

Video Transcript

Rookie Garrett Conner hit the ground running, earning the coveted Driver of the Month award in his first month out of training.

Garrett has all the tools to be a future star.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Garett Conner win?
Driver of the Month, in his first month after completing training — along with an A+ safety rating.

How does a new driver win Driver of the Month that fast?
It's rare. It reflects both the individual and the training program behind him, which uses certified safety professionals and simulator technology rather than peer-to-peer training.

What is the A-Team?
Six Doug Andrus drivers recognized for safety and performance, ranging from Garett as the newest to Robbie Howell with millions of safe miles.

Does Doug Andrus hire new CDL holders?
Yes. The training program is built specifically for new and recent CDL graduates — see how it works.