14 10-4 Magazine / October 2025 Comfortable with the current size of his business, Josh says he will grow if it is required, but he’s not looking to do that. For years, Josh did everything – driving, dispatching, loading, working with customers and drivers, payroll, taxes, everything – but he recently hired someone to help him in the office, so he is excited about being able to get out and drive more. Some of the people he wanted to especially thank for helping him get started and supporting him along the way include his dad John, his wife Emily, Joe Philleo, David Hannah, and Kam (this one’s for you, buddy). He also wanted to thank all his drivers for keeping the wheels turning and being a part of the Josh Roberts Trucking family. He couldn’t do this without all of you! The last question I asked Josh during our three-hour interview was the last question I always ask: “What is most important to you?” And without hesitation, and a small crack in his voice, he said, “Making my dad proud.” His dad always wanted to do what Josh is doing, building a company, he just never did it. And getting to take his dad with him to the shows and showing off Girdy 3 and all his other nice rides together, has been a dream come true for Josh. And, based on what I witnessed at the show, at the photo shoot, and on the phone interview (John joined us for a bit), I got the feeling that John is very proud of his son. Josh, if making your dad proud was the goal, mission accomplished. Keep up the good work and keep on truckin! n GIRDY 1 GIRDY 2
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