Mark Schroyer
NTTC Tank Truck Driver of the Year
Grammer driver with 45 years behind the wheel and 3.4 million accident-free miles emerges as National Tank Truck Carriers’ 2024-25 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year.
A CAREER DEFINED BY SAFETY, LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
-Bulk Transporter
Schroyer, an owner-operator with Grammer Logistics since 1986, emerged from another impressive crop of eight Champion Finalists as the 2024-25 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year on Wednesday here during the 2025 NTTC Annual Conference at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street hotel.
“We’ve been waiting for this,” Grammer CEO Scott Dobak told Bulk Transporter. “We were disappointed Mark didn’t get it last year, but there are so many qualified drivers. You look at all the drivers who were here today and it’s hard to pick one over the other. But I think so highly of Mark that I could not be happier for him to receive this recognition. It’s well deserved.”
Schroyer is Grammer’s first NTTC Driver of the Year, and it isn’t hard to see why he finally claimed the William A. Usher Sr. trophy for one of NTTC’s oldest for-hire carrier members in his second straight year on stage. The 64-year-old chemical hauler boasts 3.4 million accident-free miles as a tanker driver—and he estimates he’s covered closer to 5 million miles in his long career. Schroyer already owns multiple driver of the year awards with Grammer, and he’s a certified Master Truck Driver with the Indiana Motor
Truck Association.
“He’s a great guy, a great leader—and a great advocate for our industry,” said James Winton, Grammer chief operating officer.
THEY'RE NOT JUST DRIVERS—THEY'RE THE PILLARS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
The Ohio native emerged from a field of Champion Finalists filled with inspirational career and personal stories. This year’s finalists included Custom’s Darrin Guillory, Highway Transport’s Ed Heard—another two-time finalist—G&D Trucking/Hoffman Transportation’s Bruce Jones, Kenan Advantage Group’s Michael Key, ADM Trucking’s Travis King, SWTO’s Jwill Kosier, and Groendyke Transport’s Heath Lietzke.
“These drivers represent the very best of their profession,” Streblow said. “They’re everyday heroes whose dedication, professionalism, and passion set the standard for us all. I’ve had the privilege of learning their stories and each one reflects a deep commitment to excellence. They’ve faced adversity with strength, navigated challenges with determination, and above all prioritized safety in everything they do. But what sets them apart is the heart they bring to the job everyday. They don’t just move product, they bring reliability, passion, and human connection to every mile they drive.
“They’re not just drivers—they’re the pillars of our community.” Schroyer, who started driving at 16 and went to work full time as a trucker when he graduated high school, thanked the Lord for keeping him safe, his family for supporting him on so many trips away from home, and Grammer for giving him the opportunity to do what he loves. “I’d like to thank Grammer for the years they’ve been good to me, stood behind me, and believed in me, to get me to the point where I am now,” he said. “I’ve seen 48 states and three providences in Canada through the windshield of a truck, and it’s been amazing.”
NTTC’s 11th Tank Truck Driver of the Year grew emotional when thanking his late father, George Schroyer—who also joined Grammer in 1986—for inspiring his love of truck driving, and trucks. Schroyer, whose first truck was a 1968 GMC 9500, and his brothers have an extensive antique truck collection, and he’s a past president of the American Truck Historical Society.
“During my stint driving a truck, there have been so many changes in the industry and all for the better,” he said. “A lot of people will argue with me, saying they don’t like a lot of new things, like electronic logging devices. But I told my crew yesterday, if I had to go back to paper logs I’d retire today.”
“He’s committed to safety, not just in words but in every action,” Streblow summarized.
“He hauls the most sensitive products with the most serious responsibility, and he carries himself with humility, honor, and a deep love for the industry he grew up with.”
-BulkTransporter, Jason McDaniel (2025, April 24). Choosing excellence: Schroyer secures Usher trophy. https://www.bulktransporter.com
