Volvo announces free holiday dinner for truckers

The dinner will be available at 163 Flying J locations in the U.S. and Canada. (The Trucker file photo)

The Trucker News Services

12/11/2008

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Noting that the trucking industry operates 24/7, 365 days a year, delivering to hospitals and other essential services, Volvo Trucks North America, Michelin and Flying J have teamed up to provide truckers a free holiday dinner on Christmas Eve.

All a driver needs to do is to stop at any of 163 participating Flying J travel plazas in the U.S. and Canada between 5 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 and they will receive a free turkey buffet dinner and beverage simply by showing their commercial drivers license, Volvo said in a news release. 

“Truck drivers deserve our thanks,” said Scott Kress, Volvo Trucks senior vice president-sales and marketing. “They really are unsung heroes, and they are also our customers.  So in this holiday season, with economic hardship affecting so many, Volvo Trucks  wants to recognize truckers working on Christmas Eve.  With our partners, Michelin and Flying J, we are giving away a hot turkey dinner to any driver on the job at a time when most of us are lucky enough to be with our families.”

A list of participating locations can be found at www.volvotruckscommunity.com.

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