Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

Today is about our drivers!  The backbone of any trucking company is the drivers.  Without you nothing would go anywhere, like really, not go anywhere because you drive it there.

I have been in the transportation for a little over a year.  I have learned a lot about what a driver brings to Hurricane Express.  So here are some thoughts of gratitude from an outsider.

1.       I think it is amazing that OTR driver can pack 90% of their life into a very small area, then hit the road for weeks on end without seeing their family.  It takes a special person to give their commitment to a job and know it might be 6 weeks before they see their wife.

2.      You work 24/7.  I mean just, WOW!  If I was a driver I wouldn’t even, make it out of the yard because there is a bed behind my driver’s seat.  You guys commit to driving 11 hours a day, get 10-hour break, then right back at it.  There is no go home and watch TV, make some dinner, curl up in bed.

3.      You put up with every type of driver out on the road, in multiple cities in the same day.  You deserve a medal for that alone.

4.      You are very good at hurry up and waiting process.  Ok, let’s be honest, no you are not.  You guys have the itch to get on the road and move, but most of you are good sports and know that’s name of the game.  It’s part of the job.

5.      You can find a friend anywhere.  Truck stop check-out line for 5 minutes and you have found a lifelong friend.

6.      You have each other’s backs.  I see our Hurricane drivers always supporting each other.  A new driver needs a little help on how things work and by the time he leaves he has 3 phone numbers for any issues.

7.      Your job is hard!  Most people think come on they get to drive all day and see the country.  I drive 180 miles every day and it drags on.  I can’t imagine getting up at 2 AM in any type of weather to do a Pre-Check then drive 650 miles with a 30 min break. Then do it all over again. 

     So to all the drivers out there, THANK YOU!  Just remember the next time you go the grocery store little elves didn’t magically transport those items from where they are made.  So everyone out there take time to tell a Trucker, Thank You!

To all my Hurricane Express Drivers, THANK YOU for everything you do for this company!  I am glad to be on this team with you!