AMTA’s October 2026 Driver of the Month: Budd VanDriesten, Vanee Livestock Ltd. (Fort Macleod, AB)
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Budd started with Vanee Livestock Ltd. on Oct 1/1986 (40 years ago). Budd has had a few different rigs in the last 40 years, and today, Budd drives a 2009 Peterbilt 389. Budd is a strong, patient, polite, professional, and all-around great team player.
Budd has been married to Jodie for 41 years; they have 4 kids and 12 grandkids. Budd lives on a small farm just outside of Fort Macleod. When not driving truck, Budd and Jodie are planning their next getaway or a family excursion.
If you see Budd on the road, be sure to give him a double high five for 40+ years of driving!