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MAY WINNERS Four (4) Driver Appreciation Awards Each Month! This month, we have selected four awesome truck drivers to receive a $250 Driver Appreciation Award. Erica D., Ohio Trucker Erica has been a truck driver for almost two years. She loves trucking all over the country as she hauls freight to the companies that need them. We asked, “What is the best part about being a truck driver?” “I love that I can see so many places while doing something that really matters.”We want to say THANK YOU to Erica for making the road her home. We support women in trucking! Michael S., Alabama Trucker Michael has been driving for 7 months. We asked MIchael, what is the best part about being a truck driver? “The best part of trucking is being in control of my own destiny. The job security is there. People are always going to need things, and truckers are always going to have to haul it to them.” We asked Michael, What would you say to other drivers? “Never give up on what you want to do.” We’re sending a great big THANK YOU to Michael for being a part of the industry. The world runs on drivers like you. Tim D., Maine Trucker Tim has been driving for 4 years and loves hauling freight as an American truck driver. We asked Tim, what is the best part about being a truck driver? “Trucking is the best thing that ever happened to me. I love the freedom and the solitude.” We asked Tim, What would you say to other drivers? “If your dream is to see the country, then trucking can take you there!” We want to say THANK YOU to Tim for being one of America’s drivers! Richard Z., Illinois Trucker Richard has been a driver for the past 9 years. He loves putting his problem solving skills to the test as he hauls freight across the country. We asked Richard, “What’s the best part about being a truck driver?” “The job requires you to ll a bunch of di erent roles and solve a ton of problems. It always pushes you to be a better version of yourself.” We want to say a big THANK YOU to Richard for running freight throughout America and being an American truck driver!