The only vehicles that log more miles over the holidays than Santa’s sleigh are trucks.
While the rest of the working world takes time off, truckers are more likely to work even more hours, delivering all the goods that make the holidays possible. And, sometimes, that means driving on days when it seems like everyone else is opening presents or celebrating with friends and family.
It’s often just another day on the road, though the road might be less crowded than usual. However, once in a while something happens to make the holidays a little more special. A truck stop might offer a free meal or coffee or a local church might reach out so that drivers aren’t forgotten. That’s what happened to driver Tom Kyrk:
“The best Christmas I had at a truck stop was 2 years ago at the TA in Buckhorn, Pa., on Christmas Eve. The chaplain came around with a little Christmas care package for the drivers, a few small things and an invitation to watch a Christmas movie in the chapel. It was one of the most relaxing evenings I have had in years.
“Then, on Christmas Day a local church brought a wrapped Christmas box to all the drivers. In it were things like gloves, socks, snacks, a pen and paper and little things that come in handy on the road, such as personal care items. I had heard of people doing things like that for drivers, but this was the first time I had experienced it.”
To all the drivers out there, we wishes you safe and happy holidays!
*Source: http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/drivers/article/story/2017/12/driving-during-the-holidays.aspx