{"id":12865,"date":"2023-12-21T14:54:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/?p=12865"},"modified":"2023-12-21T14:54:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:54:22","slug":"how-truckers-are-spending-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/how-truckers-are-spending-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"How Truckers are Spending the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy holidays, truckers!<\/p>\n

According to a survey of over 500 truckers, 84%<\/a> plan to take on additional work during the holidays. 27%<\/a> of those drivers planned to take on 26-50% more work.<\/p>\n

As the supply chain ramps up to keep pace with the holiday rush, truckers make the magic happen. As noble as their work is, some truckers may feel left in the cold as they spend the holidays on the road.<\/p>\n

Here are a few ways to bring the happiness of the holidays to your cab.<\/p>\n

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    Deck Your Rig from Stack to Back<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A little tinsel goes a long way.<\/p>\n

    A wreath on the grill, lights in the cabin, poinsettias on your dash\u2014these are just a few of our favorite things. When trucking for the holidays, bring a little holly for the long haul to get in the festive spirit.<\/p>\n

    For a great guide to decking your rig for the holidays, check out this article.<\/a><\/p>\n

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      Stream the Season<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Once the lights glow in your cab, nothing brings the spirit of the season like familiar holiday songs.<\/p>\n

      Every state has a radio station<\/a> that plays holiday music. Additionally, streaming platforms like Spotify<\/a> or Apple Music<\/a> provide endless access to holiday music, including a few playlists curated exclusively for truckers. Spotify has some particularly great playlists for the classics.<\/a><\/p>\n

      If you want a really deep dive into all things holidays, check out these holiday podcasts<\/a> to get in a festive mood.<\/p>\n

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        Create Your Own Traditions<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Though this requires a bit more creativity, you can make the most of the holidays on the road by crafting your own traditions.<\/p>\n

        Here\u2019s a few ideas to get the snowball rolling:<\/p>\n