Trucking's Top Rookie Winnter: Platt Brabner

PLATT BRABNER Named 2018 Trucking’s Top Rookie

This past August was an eventful month for TMC driver Platt Brabner. Platt was to be recognized in two national driver contests, the military veteran based Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence award, and the Trucking’s Top Rookie award.

Transition Trucking results were up first after the top ten finalists, which also included TMC driver and Navy veteran Tilford Sereal, took photos by the contests’ top prize, a brand new, fully loaded 2018 Kenworth T680. Moments later was the big reveal, in which Platt, who is a Marine and Navy veteran, and three other contestants found out they would be moving forward to the final stage of the contest in Washington D.C. this December.

Platt had little time to recoup, as the Trucking’s Top Rookie ceremony was up next. Up against eight other deserving contestants from various trucking companies, Platt was unsure if it was really possible to take top honors in both of these contests. To his surprise, it was his picture on the big screen when they announced the winner.

Upon the announcement of this honorable distinction, a humbled Platt gave a heartfelt thank you to the judges and fellow contestants, and expressed his commitment to continue “putting the professionalism back in trucking.” Platt is taking home $10,000 along with a variety of other merchandise prizes.

Immediately following the ceremony, Platt was whisked away for interviews with Truckers News and Red Eye Radio. Several of those involved in the judging process were eager to shake his hand and comment how his story ‘blew them away’.

We are proud to have Platt represent TMC on a national level with such professionalism, and we look forward to joining him on the road to D.C.!

ABOUT PLATT

Platt came to TMC in July 2017 upon obtaining CDL from Roadmaster Drivers School. He is an accomplished Marine Corps and Navy veteran, and his goaloriented mentality and worldly wisdom lends a hand in making him a standout professional truck driver at TMC.

Truck driving is something that had always intrigued Platt, and now that he was in a position to do so, he went full speed ahead into joining the forces that serve our country in a different sense. He soon found flatbed as his forte, as the physicality is something that he enjoys. Additionally, Platt found TMC’s principles in line with those that were instilled in him while in the military; respect, honor and pride.

Platt’s drive and ingenuity has all the makings of a successful professional truck driver. In the future, Platt hopes to become an owner-operator and further expand his impact on the trucking industry, and with his “never quit” attitude, all of us at TMC are confident he will achieve all he sets his mind to.

TMC is proud to have Platt as an exceptional representation of the Black and Chrome. He transcends every piece of criteria set in both programs through his decorated military career and the poise and determination he brings to the trucking industry. Congratulations, Platt!