Nothing Without Trucking

There are more than 5.5 million truck crossing across our southern border each year, supplying U.S. consumers with everything from machinery and auto parts to furniture and avocados!

Trucking Trivia Thursday 🚛🧠💡 Did you know that fresh produce in your fridge was made possible by Frederick Jones, the engineer and inventor who developed the first mobile refrigeration system in 1938? He revolutionized transportation by making it possible to transport perishable items, like food and medical supplies, over long distances. His company, Thermo King, still powers refrigerated trucks across America's highways today. #BlackHistoryMonth

Behind the wheel, beyond the miles – professional truck drivers are not just transporting goods, but a commitment to safety. Hear Marilyn Surber talk about the industry’s practice of continuous learning — a push to always be advancing skills and standards to ensure we all get home to our families at the end of the day. #nothingwithouttrucking

Mike Middleton loves trucks. As a professional driver with Old Dominion Freight Line, and trucking history enthusiast, Middleton’s love for the industry is evident in everything he does. #Nothingwithouttrucking

Dr. King’s enduring legacy reminds us that the time is always right to do what is right. #MLKDay2025

Trucking professionals and organizations demonstrate a remarkable commitment to giving back through charitable initiatives. Professional driver, Herschel Evans, is one such example. In 2015, Evans started a truck rodeo – the Safety Drive for a Cure – a safety and skills competition benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. In addition, Evans is active with the Convoy of Care, helping deliver critical supplies to families affected by major natural disasters – from flooding in North Carolina and Georgia to hurricanes in Florida. Herschel Evans exemplifies the best qualities in our industry. #nothingwithouttrucking

The industry continues to shake past stereotypes about what a career as a driver looks like. Ina Daly, professional driver with XPO, and a true pioneer in the trucking industry, shares what her 40-year career has looked like. #Nothingwithouttrucking

January marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month. As the eyes and ears of our nation's highways, the trucking industry is proud to be leading the fight in combatting human trafficking. #EndHumanTrafficking

The trucking industry is made up of millions of unsung heroes who ensure we receive everything from daily necessities to urgent supplies.  If you want to join us in highlighting the essential role of the trucking industry in our everyday lives, check out our website — https://lnkd.in/gfS7_zic

Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO of Cargo Transporters, is also the new Chairman of the American Trucking Associations. With over 40 years of experience working in the trucking industry, hear Dellinger describe the essentiality of trucking. #nothingwithouttrucking