Founders Wall
School is funded, brick by brick.
The wall preserves the paid founders who funded the Academy and separately labels people honored for non-financial support.
SCHOOL IS FUNDED
Built founder by founder.
Thank you to the drivers and businesses who made it possible.
50 paid founders on the wall
Recognition-only entries do not change paid-founder totals or paid tier availability.
Founders and recognition honorees
Paid founders and non-financial recognition honorees are shown together. Every recognition-only tier badge says “Recognition.”
Iron Founder
David Gresham
Thomas Fields
Rosedale Transport
Davis Claudeton
Phillip Hall
Steel Founder
Gary Ford
Jose Cotto
Greg Walker
Mario Capston
Jon Blankenship
Rush Enterprises
Idle Demon Inc
Ricky M. Rosenbalm
Phil Ciarco — NPM Trucking LLC
Lauren Gresham
Frederick C. Knapp
Cody Crumsey
Brick Founder
Sam Tusk
Chris Nalley
Terry Hostetler
Billy Joe Poole
J.A. Gresham
R.A. Harper
Steve Snyder
Jose Cotto
Sean Conway
David Chasteen
Clint E. Ingram
Bryce Jennex
Will Bethstern
Shell Fardods
Phil Tuts
Joe Wise
Joel Jenkins
Daniel Quijada
Keith Cambell
One Busted Trucker
Founder / Shirt
James R. Shaw
Ernest Murry
Stacey Beavers
Chad Huckelby
Bear & Bug Logistics
Kyle Koerner
Deirdre Monice Sanders
Edward Colon
Zac Elrod
Matt Allgood
Barry Van Hammee Jr
Jesus Chapa
Gunny
Luxury Autos
Cameron Barnes
Ways to found the school
Pick the level that fits. Contribution levels are set individually — reach out and Shawn will walk you through it.
Equipment Sponsor
Fund a real piece of training equipment that every future class will learn on.
Student Sponsor
Put a driver in the seat — back a student’s path to a CDL and a career.
Iron Founder
A cornerstone contribution toward getting the school built and rolling.
6 of 10 spots open
Steel Founder
A major boost to the build — your name high on the wall.
14 of 25 spots open
Brick Founder
Lay a brick in the foundation. Every founder counts, no matter the size.
30 of 50 spots open
Founder / Shirt
Wear the build. A founder shirt puts your name on the wall and on the road.
5 of 20 spots open
Become a founder
Tell us you’re in and Shawn will reach out personally. No payment is collected here — this just starts the conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Founders Wall?
It preserves the paid founders who funded Trucking Life Academy and people honored for non-financial support. Recognition-only entries are clearly labeled “Recognition.”
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
That depends on your situation and how the contribution is structured. We’ll confirm the details with you directly — don’t treat anything here as tax advice.
How do I actually pay?
You don’t pay on this page. Tell us you’re interested and Shawn follows up personally to arrange the contribution in whatever way works best for you.
Can my business be listed?
Yes. Business founders can have their name and a link shown on the wall. Paid placements are marked appropriately; recognition-only entries are labeled and are not paid placements.