At Freight Ninja, we know that America runs on the dedication, hard work, and resilience of truck drivers. Every single day, thousands of drivers hit the pavement to keep store shelves stocked, supply chains moving, and communities thriving.
Because our drivers are at the heart of everything we do, we wanted to dedicate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week to celebrating the incredible people who call our lots home. Throughout the week, we’re highlighting the stories of our tenants and giving back through our site-wide parking credit raffle.
Driver Spotlights: Honoring the Faces Behind the Wheel
To kick off the celebrations, we gathered feedback and words of wisdom from three exceptional drivers across our network to highlight their experiences on the road and what safe parking means to them.
Martin Trimble | BNT Trucking
Yard Location: Kansas City, MO (Stadium Drive)
For Martin, peace of mind after a long haul is everything. Having safe, well-lit parking allows him to rest easy after putting in grueling hours behind the wheel.
“Drivers need to have peace of mind after driving over 14 hours – we always worry about where we’re going to park. The security is great, the lighting is great, and your truck is secure… Without Freight Ninja, a lot of us wouldn’t have a secure parking place.”
In addition to sharing his experience, Martin gave a special shoutout to Tommy (Account Manager, Kansas City) and Ed (National Property Manager) for their patience and guidance in helping him navigate the process to secure his permanent spot.
Antonio Moncada | Recycler’s Transport
Yard Location: Mount Pleasant, WI
Experience: 25 Years on the Road | 2 Years Parking with Freight Ninja
Beyond finding the right parking spot, long-term success on the road comes down to perspective. With a quarter-century of driving wisdom under his belt, Antonio represents the core values of professionalism and passion in logistics. When asked what advice he would pass on to newer drivers, Antonio kept it simple and powerful:
“Love what you’re doing and respect others.”
We are honored to have Antonio as part of our Mount Pleasant community and appreciate his 25 years of service to the trucking industry!
Alan Danel | D. Trucking
Yard Location: Elmhurst, IL (HQ)
Experience: 14 Years on the Road | 1 Year Parking with Freight Ninja
Alongside respect for the work, driver safety is another crucial pillar of the profession. Navigating highways every day requires constant focus, and Alan brings that dedication to every single mile. His top piece of advice for anyone joining the industry emphasizes that mindset:
“Always stay aware and pay attention to your surroundings.”
Thank you, Alan, for your focus on safety and for trusting our Elmhurst HQ yard with your rig over the past year!
Giving Back: The Freight Ninja Parking Credit Raffle
First and foremost, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our drivers for choosing Freight Ninja as your home base on the road. We know how tirelessly you work day in and day out to keep our country moving, and we are truly grateful for the trust you place in our team and our yards.
To show our appreciation for your continuous hard work and dedication, we launched an exclusive Parking Credit Raffle for all Freight Ninja tenants, awarding credits applied directly toward upcoming invoices throughout the week.
Please join us in celebrating our lucky raffle winners:
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🎟️ $100 Parking Credit Winner (Monday):
Shaunta Turner | BATW Transport Inc. (Montgomery, IL Yard)
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🎟️ $250 Parking Credit Winner (Wednesday):
Jose Lopez | EA Express Assets (Detroit, MI)
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🏆 $500 Grand Prize Winner (Friday):
Geronimo Sevilla | (Mt. Pleasant, WI)