{"id":4232,"date":"2026-03-26T15:20:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erbgroup.com\/?p=4232"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:22:40","slug":"roger-zehr-50-years-in-the-drivers-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erbgroup.com\/fr\/roger-zehr-50-years-in-the-drivers-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Roger Zehr: 50 Year’s in the Driver’s Seat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Depuis 50 ans, Roger Zehr est une figure marquante du Groupe Erb. Nous avons r\u00e9cemment eu l'occasion de nous asseoir avec lui pour revenir sur son parcours exceptionnel et les nombreux souvenirs qu'il a accumul\u00e9s au fil des ans.\n\nLe d\u00e9vouement, l'enthousiasme et l'attitude positive de Roger ont contribu\u00e9 \u00e0 fa\u00e7onner notre \u00e9quipe et notre culture d'innombrables fa\u00e7ons.\n\nMerci, Roger, pour ces 50 ann\u00e9es exceptionnelles!<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you remember your very first day at Erb? What was it like?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

On my very first night\u00a0working\u00a0the dock, I was the new guy and became the target of some good-natured fun. While we were loading a truck, the crew asked me to\u00a0go find\u00a0a \u201cvan stretcher\u201d so we could fit more on the truck. Not knowing any better, I went to the shop and asked Ron, the Shop\u00a0<\/span>Foreman<\/span>\u00a0at the time, for it. He just looked at me and said, \u201cI think they’re pulling your leg.\u201d When I got back, the team had a good laugh.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a funny memory from my first night that I still look back on fondly.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s\u00a0one thing that\u2019s changed the most in trucking since you started?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Definitely, the biggest change has been the trucks themselves.\u00a0When I started, trucks were basic and quite a bumpy ride; no air ride seats, no air suspension, not even radios or air conditioning. Now,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0much more comfortable and enjoyable to drive. The improvements have made\u00a0a big difference!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roger Zehr and Bob Litchty with Santa, 1980’s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another thing I can think of\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0changed over the years is that crossing the border is a lot easier now. It used to take hours with piles of paperwork, but today,\u00a0everything\u2019s\u00a0electronic, and\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0through in minutes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Approximately how\u00a0many miles have you driven?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve\u00a0driven about\u00a03 million miles\u00a0in my career, with the most time spent on the New York City route over the last 30 years.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s\u00a0kept you driving with Erb all these years?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A few things have kept me driving at Erb for so many years, but mostly\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the people. Having a good group of drivers and coworkers around you\u00a0made\u00a0every day better. And if you were\u00a0<\/span>fortunate<\/span>\u00a0enough to meet the founders,\u00a0Vernon\u00a0and Viola,\u00a0<\/span>they<\/span>\u00a0were down-to-earth and made everyone feel appreciated,\u00a0setting\u00a0the tone for a warm team atmosphere that still exists today.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing was just the nature of\u00a0the work. I loved meeting new people, and no two days were the same, which kept things interesting and made every day enjoyable.\u00a0You had your work, and as long as you did your work, things went well.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have a\u00a0favourite\u00a0memory or moment from your time on the road or with the team?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of my funniest memories was training a new driver in Chatham. Since there were only a few boxes to deliver at one of our stops, I told him\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0quickly run them in the front door while he circled the block. When I got out of the truck, he drove off before I could get the boxes out of the back. I chased after him down the street and got him to stop so I could get the boxes. We both had a good laugh about that one on the way home. But my fondest memory is driving one of the antique trucks in the truck convoy for Vernon; it was a special moment that\u00a0honoured\u00a0our founder and meant a lot to me.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What advice would you give to a new driver just starting at Erb?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

My advice to\u00a0new drivers\u00a0is simple: stick with it and keep a good attitude. Erb is\u00a0a great place\u00a0to work; my 50 years here are proof.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0let others\u2019 opinions cloud your own experience. A positive outlook makes all the difference.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does celebrating 50 years mean to you?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Roger Zehr, with Erb’s Executive Team members<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Celebrating 50 years here is a huge accomplishment. I never expected to be here 50 years; it just happened because I loved the people and the work.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0<\/span>honoured<\/span>\u00a0to be the first full-time employee, outside the Erb family, to reach this milestone.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0been a great journey and a real team effort.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It feels a bit like running a relay race, each of us passing the baton, sharing what we know and pushing forward together. That sense of teamwork is what makes this place special.<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrating a milestone with The Erb Group?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Share your story with us! We\u2019re proud to recognize the people who make our legacy possible. Connect our team at marketing@erbgroup.com and let us help recognize your special moment!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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