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Visiting Ceagesp Market in Sao Paulo During a recent family trip to Brazil, I explored Ceagesp Market located in central Sao Paulo. This market ranks as the third-largest wholesale distribution center globally, surpassed only by those in Paris and New York, supplying fresh produce to numerous Brazil
The Role of Truck Drivers in the U.S. Economy Tractor-trailer trucks are a crucial component of the U.S. economy, transporting 70% of goods and covering around 200 billion miles each year. The Challenges of Truck Driving Truck driving, while essential, is a high-stress profession characterized by ir
Stacy Batiste Named 2025 Road Warrior Champion After evaluating thousands of noteworthy submissions, Pilot has announced that Stacy Batiste from Lafayette, Louisiana, is the 2025 Road Warrior champion. Another Winner Recognized In addition to Batiste, Pilot has chosen Bobby Peeker, a fellow Marine C
Truck driving is the most prevalent male occupation in Australia, with around 200,000 men employed in this field. However, the transport industry poses numerous health risks, including isolation and a lack of physical activity. High rates of work-related injuries and illnesses in this sector lead to
Pilot celebrates Driver Appreciation Month, partners with Diesel Brothers for Road Warrior giveaway. (Photo courtesy Pilot) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Celebrating Professional Drivers Pilot is honoring professional drivers throughout September with the inaugural Road Warrior contest alongside special promot
Barry Carlson, a Hy-Vee truck driver, was celebrated for his 40 years of service with a giant photo of his “helpful smile” on a semi-trailer that he drove into his hometown of Cherokee, Iowa. (Photo courtesy Hy-Vee) Celebrating Long-Term Employees CHEROKEE, Iowa — Hy-Vee has recently brought back a
Meeting Attila Gyorfi I first met Attila Gyorfi a year and a half ago when he accepted one of my fitness challenges. This gave me insight into his commitment to both his profession and his health while traveling. A Milestone in Driving Recently, Attila celebrated 20 years of driving, achieving over
Introducing Jason Wesley Hawes: Fit Driver of the Month Meet Jason Wesley Hawes, the Fit Driver of the Month for October. His story is sure to inspire you as much as it inspired me while writing it. Family-Driven Motivation Like many truck drivers, Jason’s drive to prioritize his health stems from a
The 2025 IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame welcomes 93 inductees. (Photo courtesy IFDA) Introduction to the 2025 IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame MCLEAN, Va. — This year, the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) will honor 93 professional drivers by inducting them into the 2025 IFDA
