“When (Daniel) started, we were averaging 72,000 gallons a month,” Jim Haslam, founder and chairman emeritus, said at Wednesday’s ceremony. “Today, we’re doing 32 million gallons a day.”
Daniel, a quiet, humble guy, was overcome with emotion when his new Peterbilt 389 pulled up for his inspection.
“I’ve got no explanation for how I felt when I saw it,” he said. “You don’t see (trucks like that) no more. It’s the best on the road. Look at the way the cab is built.” Taught by the best
The presentation of the 18-wheeler with Daniel’s name engraved inside was a way to keep Daniel a little longer.
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