Why Truck Drivers Matter: The Backbone of America

by Pride Transport | Jul 03, 2025

Have you ever seen a grocery store go bare in under 12 hours? It happens fast when trucks stop moving. That gallon of milk, that case of bottled water, that shipment of insulin - none of it gets to where it's needed without truck drivers behind the wheel. You’re not just moving freight. You’re holding the country together.

At Pride Transport, we don’t take that lightly. You’re more than a truck driver to us. You’re the reason shelves stay stocked, hospitals stay supplied, and cities keep humming.

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Truck Drivers Move America. Period.

In 2024, trucks hauled approximately 11.27 billion tons of freight, according to the American Trucking Associations. Motor carriers also generated $906 billion in revenue, representing 76.9% of the total freight transport industry’s income. Nearly everything people depend on shows up in a trailer: groceries, electronics, medicine, fuel, and more.

Trucks also moved 55.5% of all U.S. freight flows with Canada and 72.5% with Mexico in 2024, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Cross-border freight remains a vital link in North American commerce, and truck drivers are at the center of that network.

Without truck drivers, this country doesn’t run.


This Isn't Just Cargo; It's Life-Saving Material

You’re delivering refrigerated loads before they spoil. You’re bringing oxygen tanks and insulin to hospitals. You’re hauling fuel to stations and backup generators to disaster zones. You’re moving what people need to survive.

And you’re doing it through storms, breakdowns, traffic jams, and tight deadlines. It takes more than horsepower. It takes heart.


Every Industry Depends on You

Trucking is the lifeline for every sector: agriculture, construction, retail, healthcare, you name it. According to the Freight Analysis Framework, trucks remain the top method of freight transport across all major industries.

From diapers to turbines, the load doesn’t move until a truck shows up. And behind that truck is a professional who knows how to get it there.


Skill. Sacrifice. Professionalism.

Driving a big rig isn’t easy. It’s route planning, time management, understanding weight distribution, and knowing how to handle weather and traffic. It’s missing birthdays and working through holidays. It’s learning to sleep during a 10-hour break, adjusting to reefer noise, and finding healthy food at a truck stop.

You stay sharp. You stay safe. You do the job right, even when nobody’s watching.


Driving With Pride Means More

Let’s be honest, most people don’t understand what you deal with out there. They see a truck, not the pro behind the wheel. But at Pride, we know better. We back our drivers with top-tier equipment, real respect, and pay that reflects what you’re worth.

You deliver more than freight; you deliver on promises to customers, families, and whole communities. Our drivers take pride in their work, their rigs, and their mission.

So if you’re out here doing the hard work, know this: we see you. We respect you. And we’re proud to have you roll under the Pride Transport name.


Ready to Roll With Us?

If you’re looking for a company that treats drivers like the pros they are, apply here! We’re not just moving freight. We’re moving the country forward, with you in the driver’s seat.

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