Don Talley

Don Talley. Citizen Driver. On June 12, 2021, this location was dedicated to Don Talley, Citizen Driver. Don is a decorated veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1994 and began his trucking career while serving in Saudi Arabia. , Don is a natural born leader, having received several medals and certificates of achievement for his exemplary leadership in both the Vietnam era and Operation Desert Storm. He received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for sustaining injuries while saving lives in a combat setting, after an Army truck full of ammunition caught fire and Don rescued the soldiers trapped inside. He was also awarded the Soldier's Medal-the highest honor a soldier can receive for an act of heroism not related to combat-for risking his life to save a woman who was pinned against the side of a cliff in Hawaii in 1982. , The courage, commitment and integrity Don gained in the military has helped him rack up nearly 2 million accident free miles over the last 21 years on the road and has earned him recognition from Carter Express and the Indiana Motor Truck Association. Within the community, Don and his wife are active members of their church and its food pantry, as well as a local nonprofit that ensures all families in the Muncie, Indiana area have a meal to share at Thanksgiving. , The Citizen Driver program was developed to celebrate the best of the best in the trucking industry. This honor recognizes drivers who earn public respect for the industry through good citizenship, safety, health and wellness, community involvement and leadership.