JK Moving names Long-Distance Driver of the Year 2023

Mar 21 | 2023

JK Moving Services, America’s largest independently owned and operated moving company, has named Brian Eckert as Long-Distance Driver of the Year.

JK MovingBrian received the award, which includes a $5,000 bonus, based on his commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience and focus on safety, while embracing JK’s core values and brand promise of care and respect.

David Cox, President of JK Moving said, “Long-distance drivers are the foundation of our business. That’s why every year we honour the best of the best and this year it is Brian Eckert. As a driver and move manager, Brian embraces JK’s values and makes our company stronger by ensuring an outstanding customer experience, and we are proud to have him on the team.”

Brian is based in Milwaukee and drives all 48 contiguous states to serve JK’s clients.  He has been a driver since 1994 and joined the JK team in 2015. Since then, he has conducted 445 JK moves, logging 380,000 miles.

Recognising drivers’ important role, JK Moving increased the annual guaranteed income for experienced Over-the-Road Class-A CDL Drivers to a minimum of $100,000. The competitive salary and benefits are twice the national average for the position.

Photo (left to right): JK CEO, Chuck Kuhn; Driver, Brian Eckert; and JK President, David Cox.