TACOMA, Wash. , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of professional workforce solutions, and TrueBlue companies, the nation’s most experienced, trusted and respected Centerline Drivers, one of our partners, celebrated its fourth annual Respect the Drive Month to recognize the important contributions of truck drivers across the country. The company also introduced a customer recognition program to recognize companies that support the trucking industry.
Centerline created “Respect the Drive Month” to celebrate the work of truck drivers, but the initiative is urgent as the industry faces a shortage of about 60,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Associations. is increasing. Centerline’s 2024 State of Trucking Survey reflects these challenges, with nearly 25% of drivers reporting feeling undervalued as a primary reason for seeking a new career this year. It became clear.
“Our drivers are the heart of our organization, delivering exceptional service every mile. Their dedication, skill and unwavering commitment keep our business moving forward and our customers smiling. ” said Jill Quinn, president of Centerline Drivers. “We don’t just thank our drivers. Through Respect the Drive, we celebrate their great work this month and every day. They truly are the unsung heroes of our economy.”
During this year’s event, Centerline introduced the Respect the Drive Customer Awards program. The initiative features multiple award categories to recognize companies that demonstrate leadership in safety, inclusivity and fostering a positive culture for drivers. Categories include:
Open Road Award: Recognizes efforts to make the industry more inclusive. Driver Culture Award: Recognizes companies that value a supportive environment for drivers. Safety Award: Recognizes someone for their commitment to ongoing driver safety and training. Respect the Drive Award: The highest honor encompassing all aspects of safety, inclusion and culture.
Centerline is dedicated to celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of our drivers throughout the year. Through programs like Respect the Drive, we continue to recognize driver dedication, loyalty and the critical role they play in supporting our customers.
About True Blue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients grow their businesses and increase productivity. In 2023, TrueBlue served 67,000 customers and connected approximately 464,000 people to jobs. The company’s PeopleReady division provides on-demand industrial staffing. PeopleScout provides recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a variety of industries. PeopleManagement provides temporary, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services. For more information, please visit trueblue.com.
About center line driver
Centerline Drivers connects more than 4,500 drivers with Fortune 1000 and midmarket companies each year. Since our founding in 1975, Centerline has provided fleet operators with superior staffing services and created great jobs for qualified drivers. We have national coverage with a network of branches in 40 U.S. markets and centralized service operations. Centerline is part of TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a global leader in professional workforce solutions that help clients grow their businesses and increase productivity. Centerline was named a Best Place to Work for Women by Women in Trucking magazine from 2019-2023 and a Top Place to Work by Energage magazine in 2021 and 2022. For more information, visit centerlinedrivers.com.
SOURCE TrueBlue, Inc.
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