Announced Thursday, February 27 at its sixth annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala, Wheaton awarded top honors to an outstanding driver in the network as 2024 Driver of the Year. To be eligible for these awards, individuals must first earn a Driver of the Month award between January 2024 and December 2024 and consistently provide superior service to Wheaton customers. By their excellent records in claims, customer service and safety, these drivers are among the best in the van lines’ fleet.
Bob Krumpols, Preferred Movers of TN, Inc., Crossville, Tenn.
Bob Krumpols career in the moving industry commenced in 1983 when he became a driver for North American, setting the stage for a lifelong dedication to the art of moving. Since then, Krumpols has not only honed his skills but has also become a pillar of reliability and professionalism in the industry.
Bob, along with his wife, Lori own Preferred Movers of TN, and have won Agent of the Year for Wheaton World Wide Moving in 2003, 2010 and 2023. Krumpols has received numerous driving awards throughout his many years on the road including: 1996 AMSA Super Van Operator, 1989 NAVL Driver of the Year, 1995 Global Van Lines Driver of the Year, nine Driver of the Month awards for Wheaton World Wide Moving, and Driver of the Year in 2014 and 2016 for Wheaton. In addition, he has been a number one rated driver for the past 31 consecutive months and accident free for over 3.5 million miles.
Krumpols embodies the essence of excellence in his profession. Renowned as a top hauler, Krumpols’ dedication, reliability, and consistently excellent customer experience survey scores are a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Outside of driving, Krumpols enjoys fishing, playing softball and poker, cruising, and spending time with his family.
