Louisiana trucker with 5.1 million safe miles wins Diesel Brothers custom truck and $50K

Truck stop operator Pilot surprised a truck driver with a custom truck and a cash prize for winning the company’s annual Road Warrior contest.

Pilot named Stacy Batiste of Lafayette, Louisiana, as the winner of this year’s Road Warrior contest, which recognizes professional drivers for their dedication, skill, and hard work in keeping America moving.

Batiste has driven more than 5.1 million safe miles in his 33 year career, according to Pilot. He is also a Marine Corps veteran and a mentor to younger drivers.

On October 21, Pilot and the Diesel Brothers surprised Batiste when he stopped at a Flying J in Baytown, Texas, while out on the road for work. Batiste was handed the keys to a custom Kenworth truck built by the Diesel Brothers as well as a $50,000 check.

“His family hid in the travel center to be a part of the surprise. They say Batiste’s first job as a professional driver was hauling sugar cane in South Louisiana, and now, as an owner-operator, this truck will further his passion for safe driving and making a difference in his community,” Pilot said.

Check out the video below to see the moment that Batiste learned that the Kenworth was his.