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Career Leadership Award: Mike Jeffress

Updated Nov 12, 2010


Maverick’s mentor

Positive role models stepped forward to help Mike Jeffress at crucial times in his life. That’s why he’s compelled to play the same role today.

If there’s one thing Mike Jeffress understands today, it is the importance of the role that a mentor plays in a young person’s life. Jeffress was lucky: He was surrounded by strong adult role models during his formative years. And he listened to the advice they gave him.

With such support, Jeffress started down a path that led him to leadership roles at a relatively young age – vice president of maintenance for Maverick Transportation, chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council, and recipient of the Silver Spark Plug, TMC’s highest honor. And he now can add Commercial Carrier Journal’s Career Leadership Award. With decades of mentorship and experience, Jeffress’ career is a testament to the notion that you never can be too young to be an industry leader.