With Thanksgiving and other holidays right around the corner, many people do not think about how their goods and products arrive at their destinations. Whether it be household goods or toys, someone must deliver them. Even the gas that you put in your car to visit your family for Thanksgiving dinner, it was brought by an owner-operator or company driver.
Drivers make sacrifices every holiday by being away from their family and friends to ensure that most people have an enjoyable holiday season. One way some carriers and truck stops across the country try and help owner-operators is to supply them with holiday meals. Carriers such as Landstar have teamed up with Petro and TA to offer the drivers a free meal during the holidays.
For the drivers, it allows them to socialize and bond with fellow drivers who are also away from home during the holidays. The holiday season can be depressing and stressful for drivers because of the increased traffic and being away from home – a good meal can go a long way.
So, next time you fill up your tank or pick up a present for a loved one, think of the dedication and sacrifices that owner-operators or company drivers make for you each and every day.