Training from the Best in the Industry
Students of Skinner Driven CDL Training receive hands-on and classroom training from our expert trucking instructors who will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in the trucking industry.
All trainees will experience one-on-one sessions with each of our four experienced instructors, providing the opportunity to learn from multiple experiences and perspectives.
Our Team
Alan Simon
Al has 24 years of over-the-road and regional driving experience.
Al started with Skinner Transfer Corp as a company driver in 1997. He left to work in the oil field in Williston, ND hauling water and crude oil for 3 years, and then returned to Skinner in 2015. Al enjoys golf, motorcycling and likes a good baseball and football game.
Debi Nisbit
Debi has been an over-the-road truck driver for more than 17 years with over 2 million miles of experience. She has operated multiple commercial vehicle combinations including doubles and triples and is certified in hazmat and tanker.
Debi has owned her own semi and has worked in the oil/gas fields doing many different operations.
Dennis Kowalke, Jr.
Dennis has had his CDL since December of 1995 and has driven over 2.5 million miles, with OTR, Regional and Local driving experience. In his free time, he enjoys playing music, golfing, hunting and fishing. Spending time with his wife, kids and their families, is what he really enjoys the most.
Bruce Pannkuk
Bruce has over 33 years of over-the-road experience, many of these as an owner-operator.
Many of these years were hauling fuel although he has pulled every kind of trailer.
Bruce started with Skinner Transfer as a local driver trainer in 2022.
Bruce enjoys his yearly fishing trip to Canada, attending dirt tracks, and riding his motorcycle!