With mixed emotions, that Josh Mann (Account Manager) - Toyota) announces the retirement of one of our drivers. Robert “Lynn” Cahill had been with J.B. Hunt for sixteen years, and he decided it was time to turn in his truck keys and begin his much deserved retirement.
(Lynn and his wife Mary posing with his retirement plaque signed by Team Toyota's drivers, managers, Toyota Hebron's Logistics and Toyota Corporate)
Lynn first began his J.B. Hunt career for the OTR division and his fleet manager quickly recognized his patience, driving skill set, desire to help others, and requested that Lynn should become a driver trainer. For the next 6 years Lynn was a mentor to many new and even experienced drivers providing them with his wisdom, knowledge, and experience that helped developed their driving careers.
After eight years with OTR, Lynn was ready for a new challenge and decided to transfer to J.B. Hunt’s Dedicated Contract Services division and joined the Quality Cabinets fleet and quickly became one of their top drivers. After two years of distinguished service at Quality Cabinets Lynn was among one of the seven drivers hand-picked for the Toyota startup account in Hebron, KY which is where he finished his extraordinary career eight years later.
One of Lynn's most notable characteristic was his compassion for others, love for his wife, and being out on the open road. During the retirement dinner we asked him what was the secret to his success. Lynn said "He was fortunate to have his wife Mary, taking care of the home which allowed him to on the road and he was fortune to have managers who cared enough to always keep him rolling so he could support his family.
(The picture to the left are three of the four Account Managers who had to the pleasure of working with Lynn at Toyota - Hebron, KY - From left to right - Jecorey Newman, Josh Mann, and Naomi Eaton)
(The picture to the right shown above are four of Toyota - Hebron, KY Drivers who were able to attend Lynn's retirement dinner - From left to right - Bill Watson, Lynn Cahill, Dave Taylor, Jerry Knowles)
Throughout Lynn’s sixteen year career he left an everlasting impression on the lives of each driver, manager, and customer that had please to meet and work for. Additionally, Lynn was a highly decorated driver who achieved 1.2 million safe miles among many other service and safety awards that he cherishes.
(Lynn and his wife Mary enjoying each other's company, their family, the fleet's drivers, and managers at the Montgomery Inn during his retirement dinner.)
Robert “Lynn” Cahill contributed 16 years of experience with this company, and his achievements and impact on others will not be forgotten. Please join me in wishing him the best in the next steps of his journey.
Please click the link in blue to be redirected to the YouTube in order to watch the: Retirement Tribute to Robert "Lynne" Cahill
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