Meet Lisa Weaver of Clayton Connect

Lisa Weaver, Clayton Connect Elite Pilot Driver of the Year, has made a career of making firsts.

In 2018, Lisa Weaver was looking for a change. An English teacher at the time, she found herself ready for a new career that would allow her to spend more time with her family. Her husband, Billy, already a private driver, encouraged her to consider his industry. Shortly thereafter, Lisa trained to become a pilot driver. (This specialized driver travels in front of, or in back of, an oversize truck in a separate vehicle, warning the public if there are traffic changes or obstacles due to the truckload.)

A year later, the couple learned about the opportunity to drive for Clayton Connect® NC. Clayton Connect is Clayton Home Building Group’s transportation company, which delivers homes safely from building facilities to retail partners or home sites across the country.

A Clayton Connect driving team typically consists of three team members: two pilot truck drivers and one toter truck driver. Lisa and Billy saw posts at Clayton Connect North Carolina as the perfect career opportunity for their family and quickly joined as what Lisa describes as “a package deal,” with Lisa a pilot driver and Billy a toter.

In taking the new job, Lisa also made a bit of company history: she became Clayton Connect’s first female driver. Since that time, Lisa has completed hundreds of deliveries, with Billy just a truck behind for most of them.

The role has required her to flex her communication muscles on a daily basis. Having her voice heard has given Lisa increased confidence in a male-dominated industry. “It’s important for team members to realize the unique qualities they bring to the table. Having my opinions listened to and suggestions followed has helped me realize my own strengths,” she says.

This past spring, Lisa was named the 2023 Connect Elite Pilot of the Year, an honor she earned by having the lowest pilot score in the company among Clayton Connect pilots. This is an honor that recognizes pilot drivers for their commitment to driving excellence and safety.

While Lisa appreciates the acclaim, the ultimate reward is the job itself. As she explains: “My truck is my office-with-a-view, and the view changes every day. I never know what I am going to see and experience."

Opening Doors Magazine, Summer 2023