Zeke Haddle Retires After 50 Years At R&J Trucking

BOARDMAN, OH…. Carl (Zeke) Haddle has retired after working 50 years at R&J Trucking (American Bulk Commodities).

Zeke started driving for R&J in April 1976 at the age of 24.  His wife of 53 years, Joanne told me that Zeke was unemployed at the time and she told him that there was a trucking company  just a few blocks from where they lived and that he should go and apply.  When Zeke returned home, he had a job as he was hired from the company’s founder Ron Carrocce.  Ron had 33 trucks at the time and Zeke was the 11th driver.

Zeke ran OTR until leaving the road in 1993 to become a Driver Recruiter at R&J Trucking.  He not only recruited drivers, but he also road tested them as part of the hiring process.

Zeke’s Dad and brother were also truckers and when asked why he got into trucking, he replied, “For the money.” Zeke was the first to receive R&J Trucking’s Grand Guy Award, a prestigious award at the company.  Zeke remarked, “It has always been wonderful working for the Carrocce family.

A special luncheon was held with family, friends, and coworkers at American Bulk Commodities corporate offices to honor Zeke on his retirement. 

Good luck in all you do and enjoy your retirement, Zeke!