An HEB truck driver recently hit more than 4 million miles accident free after 33 years on the road. 

HEB truck driver Homer Flores reached the 4 million mile mark after a delivery from Kingsville, Texas to Corpus Christi, Texas. As he rolled into Corpus Christi, Flores hit four million and seven consecutive accident free miles, and his friends, family, and fellow HEB truck drivers were all there to celebrate his achievement. 

“This is a big honor for me and my family. I truly love working for H-E-B — it’s a great company to be a part of,” said Homer Flores, HEB truck driver. “I’m honestly overwhelmed by everyone who came out to support me today. Thank you to H-E-B for giving me the opportunity to work here and to show what I can do. It means a lot to be recognized like this. I’m honored and grateful for this celebration.”

Flores operates under the CB handle “Laredo Kid,” and started truck driving school in 1989 after working inside the Saunders Street HEB in Laredo for several years. After graduating school, he started as a yard dog and eventually became a full time truck driver for HEB. Now, Flores has been hauling HEB merchandise for 33 years. In addition to his regular duties, Flores helped to provide supplies to victims of natural disasters throughout Texas over the years. 

Flores says he comes from a long line of truckers, has several family members who drive trucks, and feels the most peaceful and the most like himself out on the road. 

“You have to admire and respect Homer’s tremendous accomplishment,” said Todd Wright, Senior Vice President of Transportation. “It almost seems impossible when you think about it. Day in and day out, he is hauling up to 80,000 pounds with a 53- or 57-foot trailer alongside other motorists. To do it safely traveling four million consecutive safe miles, without a single scrape or broken mirror, is a testament to his professionalism. We’re incredibly proud of Homer and all our drivers. We truly have the best team in all the industry.”