Behind Internet Truckstop®, there are many incredible employees who work hard every day to help out our customers! We would like to introduce these fabulous employees to you, so that the next time you call 800-203-2540, you can put a face behind the name!
Meet Justin Smith!
Job Title/ Department: Account Manager/ Sales
Home Town: Portland, OR.
How long have you worked at Internet Truckstop? 1 year
What is your favorite thing about working at Internet Truckstop? When I started brokering, it was clear that the transportation industry is where I want to build my career. I was a customer of Internet Truckstop first, so I have a unique perspective and know the value of our products and services. I believe in our services, which is a big reason that I am pursuing a career here.
What is your favorite Hobby? I enjoy watching and playing most sports, but nothing beats playing catch with my son.
Favorite Food? Authentic Italian Pasta
Favorite Color? Green
Favorite Musician/Music? The Black Keys and Citizen Cope
What is a favorite quote that keeps you motivated? “Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future.”
Tell us one thing that people may not know about you? I can cook.
Photograph by: Kari Massoth
Meet David Hoffman!
Job Title/ Department: Imports, Web Service Integration and RateMate® Support/ Freight Matching
Home Town: Jamestown, North Dakota
How long have you worked at Internet Truckstop? 3 years
What is your favorite thing about working at Internet Truckstop? I enjoy the variety of work and the many challenges that keep things interesting.
What is your favorite Hobby? Teaching Dutch Oven cooking, Knots and Nature Lore (plant and animal identification) to Boy Scouts as an Assistant Scoutmaster and as a Chapter Advisor for the Order of the Arrow (Scouting’s honor society).
Favorite Food? Big, juicy cheeseburgers; asparagus with sautéed Garlic and Morels.
Favorite Color? Cobalt Blue
Favorite Musician/Music? Chicago Blues/Bluegrass/New Age
What is a favorite quote that keeps you motivated? “I may have to grow old, but I can refuse to grow up.”
Tell us one thing that people may not know about you? My daily round-trip commute is 100 miles. Except for the “lost” 2 hours per day, I don’t mind as much as everyone seems to think I should.
What else can you tell us about yourself? I’m single, a messy housekeeper, sing baritone and am hard to find during Morel and hunting seasons.
Photograph by: Vicki Marsh
Meet Jackie Jensen!
Job Title/ Department: Carrier Account Services Provider/ Customer Service
Home Town: New Plymouth, ID
How long have you worked at Internet Truckstop? 13 years
What is your favorite thing about working at Internet Truckstop? Associating with co-workers, friendly atmosphere, and being part of a growing company that is helping customers in their business endeavors.
What is your favorite Hobby? Gardening during the summer, cooking, crocheting and sewing.
Favorite Food? Hot Fudge Sunday
Favorite Color? Shades of red
Favorite Musician/Music? Religious Hymns and semi classical
What is a favorite quote that keeps you motivated? Always do your best.
Tell us one thing that people may not know about you? I changed from a city girl to a country girl when I married; I helped my husband Leon and children operate a dairy farm for 30 years while raising our children; learned how to drive a tractor, drive a 1 ton truck, milk cows and feed baby calves as well as help with the business books. I love country living.
What else can you tell us about yourself? I enjoy spending time with our 8 children, 25 grand children as Leon and I attend basketball and soccer games, dance & piano recitals and family reunions. I enjoy working with the Boy Scouts as an Advancement Chairmen, helping the young men gain experience in scouting skills and working toward their Eagle Rank Advancement.
We would also like to congratulate and thank Jackie for her 13 years out of the 15 years that Internet Truckstop has been in business! Jackie has been with Internet Truckstop from the basement on up! Thank you for your years of wonderful service!
Photograph by: Vicki Marsh
Meet Jaime Escobedo!
Job Title/ Department: ITS Financial Services
Home Town: Ontario, Oregon
How long have you worked at Internet Truckstop? Just over 1 year
What is your favorite thing about working at Internet Truckstop? The friendly family environment
What is your favorite Hobby? Playing soccer, basketball, hunting
Favorite Food? Prime rib
Favorite Color? Blue
Favorite Musician/Music? Red Hot Chilli Peppers
What is a favorite quote that keeps you motivated? When the going gets tough the tough get going
Tell us one thing that people may not know about you? That I am a pool shark they usually find out too late
Photograph by: Vicki Marsh
Meet Dawn Painton!
Job Title/ Department: Account Specialist/Customer Service
Home Town: Grew up in Kuna, Boise
How long have you worked at Internet Truckstop? 1 year
What is your favorite thing about working at Internet Truckstop? Connecting with customers and being able to help their company grow.
What is your favorite hobby? Family, Horses, Dog training, (Hobby!, who has time for that?!)
Favorite Food? Ice Cream of course
Favorite Color? Yellow, Green
Favorite Musician/Music? Jack Johnson/all types
What is a favorite quote that keeps you motivated? Don’t sweat the small stuff, and, This day too shall pass, and… everyone puts their pants on the same way I do every morning! Oh one more, It’s all good.
Tell us one thing that people may not know about you? I really enjoy making people laugh, and smile.
Is there anything else you can tell us about yourself? I think if you can say at the end of the day that you have done the best job you can do for that day, then you can rest easy, and feel good about yourself.
Photograph by: Vicki Marsh
Meet Blayne Marples!
Job Title/ Department: Account Representative
Home Town: Fruitland, Idaho
How long have you worked at Internet Truckstop? 1 1/2 years
What is your favorite thing about working at Internet Truckstop? Learning about the trucking industry.
What is your favorite Hobby? Disc Golf
Favorite Food? Subway
Favorite Color? Blue
Favorite Musician/Music? Hank Williams/ Country
What is a favorite quote that keeps you motivated? ” Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path.”
Tell us one thing that people may not know about you? I like watching the Cosby Show on Nick@Nite
Photograph by: Vicki Marsh
Meet Sassy Harbolt!
Job Title/ Department: Records Keeper/Scanner/File Clerk for the Credit Department/90 Day Review/SRG Collection Program/ CPR/ Broker Performance and No-Pay Complaints!
Home Town: Fruitland, Idaho
How long have you worked at Internet Truckstop? 2 ½ Years
What is your favorite thing about working at Internet Truckstop? I love being a part of something so real and so wonderful. This company is fantastic and I want to be a part of every new thing that happens in this industry.
What is your favorite Hobby? Being with my Family and cooking!
Favorite Food? Homemade rolls that Della makes at the lunch room. YUM YUM !!!! Also, Velma’s Poor Man Black Forest Cake… WOW what a treat..
Favorite Color? Lavender
Favorite Musician/Music? I like most music. I really like rock and roll!
What is a favorite quote that keeps you motivated? A job worth doing is a job worth doing WELL!
Tell us one thing that people may not know about you? I like to be a part of things, I love being in a group and having fun and being silly and singing in the rain. I also love to color in a coloring book with my daughter Niccole.
Is there anything else you can tell us about yourself? I enjoy my time with the people I work with. I kind of miss them on the weekends. I would love to be closer to alt of them. I am working on that. I love what I do and I am so happy that I can do a “JOB” that I love. I plan on staying at ITS until they drag me kicking and screaming out that door. Soooo…. Another 40 or 50 years maybe. LOL !!
“KEEP IT REAL AND IT WILL BE REAL!!!” – Sassy
Photograph by: Vicki Marsh
Meet Marianna Malkhazovna Jakeli!
Job Title/ Department: Sales Associate / Sales
Home Town: Ontario, Oregon
How long have you worked at Internet Truckstop? 11 months
What is your favorite thing about working at Internet Truckstop? Having helpful people around me.
What is your favorite Hobby? Sleeping 
Favorite Food? Russian food, or anything spicy…
Favorite Color? Orange
Favorite Musician/Music? It changes all the time, but currently it’s John Legend.
What is a favorite quote that keeps you motivated? “When life gets too hard to stand… kneel.”
Tell us one thing that people may not know about you? I want to have 6 kids
Is there anything else you can tell us about yourself? I love Hindi movies
Photograph by: Vicki Marsh
