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Driver Appreciation Week is more than just an opportunity to thank drivers–it’s a time to celebrate them. With our driver spotlight series, we are sharing the stories of carriers from all walks of life.<\/em><\/p>\n

Special thanks to the wonderful drivers that allowed us to share their experiences.<\/em><\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> Thanks again for your willingness to share your experience. How long have you been in the industry?<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> I\u2019m a fifth-generation driver. I grew up in it.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> That\u2019s incredible. How many years have you been doing it personally?<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> I\u2019ve had my CDL for 31 years.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> Given your 31 years in trucking, what motivates you to be such an exceptional driver?<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> I have a passion for the industry. Every aspect of it. I love what I do.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> It sounds like there\u2019s a legacy that you\u2019re carrying on as well.<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> Yeah, but I am a first-generation owner, however.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> Oh?<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> My grandfather owned a truck and leased with a company for a few years, but I\u2019m the only one who ever expanded a fleet.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> Why did you decide to start your own business?<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> I knew that I wanted to take on a business myself! I knew I could. I didn\u2019t want to rely on another when I knew I had what it takes to start my own.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> And what feeds that passion?<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> It\u2019s the lifestyle. Trucking gives you much freedom. You wouldn\u2019t understand it unless you\u2019ve lived it. There are no words to describe it.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> I\u2019m sure as we are sharing this spotlight with some other carriers, that may strike a chord with them.<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> Sure. In fact, two gentlemen you may know are good friends of mine. One is the owner of C.R. England, Gene England, and his son, Jeff England, the owner of Pride Transportation. They understand how I feel about trucking.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re both very inspirational to me. They\u2019re very, very good at what they do.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> I love hearing that. I\u2019m sure they feel the same about you.<\/p>\n

Last, crucial question: What makes your rig unique?<\/p>\n

Chuck:<\/strong> It\u2019s got a ton of horsepower. I keep it old-school looking. It\u2019s better that way.<\/p>\n

EL:<\/strong> Sometimes, that is the way to go, Chuck.<\/p>\n

\u2014<\/p>\n

The\u00a0England Carrier Services<\/a>\u00a0(ECS) division\u00a0offers various services for carriers ranging from maintenance to support. As ECS members, carriers have access to nationwide discounts on fuel and tires from dedicated team members committed to finding the best price. ECS also provides factoring services with benefits such as same-day funding to a bank account or fuel card. These options allow carriers the freedom to focus on growing their business while saving time and money.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Driver Appreciation Week is more than just an opportunity to thank drivers–it’s a time to celebrate them. With our driver spotlight series, we are sharing the stories of carriers from all walks of life. 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