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Minnesota truck driver will be featured on Jones Soda bottles as part of Unsung Heroes Campaign

He, like many truck drivers, has had to continue to work during the pandemic in order to provide for his family.

December 9, 2020

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SEATTLE (KVRR) – Seattle company Jones Soda will be featuring a Minnesota truck driver on their soda bottles as part of the company’s Unsung Hero Campaign. At first glance, this image can be portrayed as just a father carrying his daughter while in front of a truck. What the picture doesn’t tell is that it was going to be two…

Truck Drivers Receive Free Meals As a Thank You Amid COVID-19

The organizations are expecting to deliver another 200 meals on Tuesday.

April 1, 2020

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MAPLETON, N.D – Truck drivers continue to keep America stocked with food and supplies despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our truck drivers are the backbone of America. They are what keeps the supply chain going and we are so appreciative of everything that they do day in and day out. And while the rest of America is trying to work from…

Winter Weather Has Truck Drivers Waiting Out Winter Storm at Rest Stops

A couple of drivers trying to head back to Canada are experiencing major delays along I-29

March 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Road closures due to bad weather Thursday are leaving truck drivers with no choice but to stay put. A couple of drivers trying to head back to Canada are experiencing major delays along I-29. “I was supposed to do my delivery today but it looks like the blizzard is coming in,” truck driver Gurpreet Sangij said. Between low…

Truck Drivers Roll On Despite Freezing Temperatures

Some say the biggest key is to keep their truck warm at all times

January 1, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Truck drivers are doing their best to stay warm while driving through the frigid temperatures. Several trucks filled the parking lots of rest stops across Fargo Tuesday morning. Some say they have been taking extended breaks to avoid driving too long in the cold. One driver says he’s been diligent about keeping his truck warm while he makes…

Truck Drivers Come Together to Help Out Special Olympics North Dakota

More than 75 drivers took part in the truck convoy

September 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Truck drivers have teamed up to rev up their engines, honk their horns, and go on a little journey, all to make a big impact for some of their favorite athletes. “They’re just special in their own way. They’re normal people, they do normal stuff. To hear their stories in sports and stuff is pretty cool,” said Chad…