Nothing Without Trucking

Growing up, Ron Round knew he wanted to work in the trucking industry. After two years of working on trucks, the open road called and he decided to hop in the driver's seat. That is where he's been for the past 36 years. From drivers to dispatchers to technicians, the trucking industry has opportunities for everyone. #NothingwithoutTrucking

America's professional truck drivers are the eyes and ears of our nation's highways and uniquely positioned to spot victims of human trafficking and combat this heinous crime. Dave Hedicker of ABF Freight is one such hero. Thanks to his vigilance, quick thinking and swift action, a young woman was rescued from her captor, potentially sparing not only her life but other untold victims as well. The trucking industry is proud to partner with TAT to raise awareness and train transportation professionals and other industry sectors on how to recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking. Their website is full of free training resources: tatnonprofit.org

More than 1 in 10 professional truck drivers are military veterans. The trucking industry is proud to provide careers for our nation's heroes as they exit out of military service and transition into civilian life. Thank you to all who serve. Drop a comment below if you are a veteran who works in trucking, or would like to thank one! #VeteransDay #NothingWithoutTrucking

In a country as vast and diverse as ours, the trucking industry is a unifying force connecting every state and congressional district. From coast to coast and everywhere in-between, our trucks are on the road, delivering for America. #NothingWithoutTrucking

Freedom of the open road led to a career in trucking. Beau Bonds, Professional Driver with Old Dominion Freight Line, talks about the importance of doing a job you love and offers advice to young people considering a career in the industry. #NothingWithoutTrucking

It’s an exciting time to be in trucking! Just ask Lindsey Trent, Co-Founder and President of the Next Generation in Trucking Association. Lindsey works with educators in high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to help launch training programs to engage and educate the next generation of trucking professionals. #nothingwithouttrucking

Today’s road story comes from one of the industry’s best. Wayne Crowder, professional driver with FedEx Freight has been an America's Road Team Captain since 2007, has over 4 million safe driving miles under his belt, and is the only rookie to ever earn the title of 'Grand Champion' at the National Truck Driving Championships. As he prepares to retire at the end of this year, the American Trucking Associations recently announced the creation of the ‘Crowder Cup,’ an award that will be given to future captains who reach Wayne’s extraordinary standards. #nothingwithouttrucking

Jana Jarvis, President and CEO of the Oregon Trucking Association talks about her dedication to Oregon’s trucking community. #NothingWithoutTrucking

The #trucking industry is proud to provide a professional home for military #veterans, where they can apply their skills and experience to serve our nation in new ways. #NothingWithoutTrucking

Trucking is an industry full of unique journeys. Lual Akoon is one such story. After escaping civil war in his home country of Sudan, he emigrated to the United States, where the trucking industry put him on the road to realizing his American Dream. Thank you, Lual, for sharing your inspiring and personal story. #NothingWithoutTrucking #AmericanDream #Trucking