Near Burbank in Union County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Jerry Seaman

Citizen Driver

December 25, 2024

1. Jerry Seaman Marker

Inscription.
On July 25, 2020, this location was dedicated to Jerry Seaman, Citizen Driver. Jerry's driving career started when he was just 12 years old, delivering goods from farm to market.

His distinguished 48 year career includes over 5 million accident free miles. Jerry is well respected in the trucking industry for leading by example. Whether he is helping with a disabled truck on the road, inspecting equipment or working with software in the office, he was a born leader that everyone naturally looks to for guidance. Though humble about his accomplishments, he is more than willing to share his vast knowledge and seeks opportunities to do so. He enjoys mentoring other professional drivers as well as teens attending driver education classes.

Jerry takes pride in what he does and is committed to making a positive difference, both in and out of the trucking industry. He is especially devoted to working with the Special Olympics and has been involved with the South Dakota Convoy for Special Olympics since its inception in 2002.

The Citizen Driver program was developed to celebrate the best of the best in the trucking industry.
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This honor recognizes drivers who earn public respect for the industry through good citizenship, safety, community involvement, health and wellness and leadership.

Erected by TravelCenters of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 2020.

Location. 42° 47.131′ N, 96° 47.795′ W. Marker is near Burbank, South Dakota, in Union County. It is on State Highway 50 west of Interstate 29, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Coffee Cup Travel Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47051 SD-50, Burbank SD 57010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At

Jerry Seaman Marker at the Coffee Cup image. Click for full size.

December 25, 2024

2. Jerry Seaman Marker at the Coffee Cup

least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Homestead Rest Area (approx. half a mile away); The Great Missouri River (approx. half a mile away); First Rural Electric Cooperative (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named First Rural Electric Cooperative (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bruyer Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Burbank (approx. 3 miles away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Site of First Norwegian Lutheran Church in Dakota Territory (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.

Also see . . .
1. Jerry Seaman shares story of a successful career stemming from happenstance - The Trucker.com. (Submitted on January 11, 2025.)
2. Honorees | TravelCenters of America. (Submitted on January 11, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2025. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2025.