10-4 Magazine / September 2025 65 to be a company driver for three years, Chad was then given an opportunity most dream about – to be able to buy the truck, which he did in November 2019. That truck is the pictured 2001 Peterbilt 379 here. Powered by a CAT 6NZ, 18-speed transmission, 3.25 rears and a smooth 300-inch wheelbase, the truck sports a RoadWorks bumper, 8-inch Dynaflex stacks, an RLK visor, front fenders by Talladega, and rear fenders by Shift Products. Taking a step inside, you’ll find a painted floor and dash from Bad Ass Custom Truck Parts and a 12 Ga. Customs headliner. Prior to Chad initially getting behind the wheel of this truck, it had been repainted in 2011. It was originally all purple, but the look you see today is a “Centennial” paint scheme. Shoutout to Texas Truck Collision out of Canyon, TX for a lot of the custom work, including the painted frame, lights and fenders, and High Gear Repair in Woodward, OK who handles all his mechanical work (and the only people he trusts his truck with). In a time when dating apps seem to be the way people are meeting, Chad had a chance encounter with a lovely lady named Holly, on April 6, 2024, at a renaissance fair. The pair hit it off and have been together ever since. I knew of the impending engagement as Chad shared not only that he had ordered a ring, but I was also able to see a photo of it. Of course, it was laden with purple accents, and it was beautiful. During a trip to San Antonio, he proposed on July 11, 2025, and she said, “Yes!” Holly has said of Chad that she appreciates his many qualities including how he cares deeply about the people he is associated with, extends kindness without expecting anything in return, and his ability to maintain great communication. I had asked Chad what his favorite trucking memory was so far, and he said fondly that it was a time he and his dad were able to run together. He was still a company driver at the time, and two loads were called in. Usually, just a single load is called in to haul to a location, but in this instance, two came in. His dad said he’d grab one of the trucks and Chad would take the truck he drove. The delivery location was just 20 miles away, but Chad just ate that trip up. It is always nice to hear from drivers who inspires or influences them, and Chad’s answer didn’t disappoint. He said it has always been his dad and grandpa. They taught him the value of hard work and led by example. They instilled in him that it is okay to not be okay sometimes, but when it is time to be tough, be tough. Chad only hopes he can be half the men his dad and grandpa are. Finding a company to lease onto can be a tedious job because you want to find a company that is a good fit and aligns well with you. Chad already knew when he was younger that he wanted to be affiliated with Poole Agribusiness in some way. This company wasn’t just a place to lease onto – it is a family where he isn’t just a number. There is no fight for work because the loads just go in order. Karen Poole is the second generation in this company, with her son Danny Poole and daughter Jayme Rittenberry being the third generation, all overseeing the company operations. They have ten locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska. Today, Chad and Holly are in the preliminary planning stages for their
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