Celebrated annually in the United States, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) honors the professional truck drivers who deliver America’s freight safely and securely every day.
At Mauser Packaging Solutions, our drivers are vital to our ability to deliver products to customers, move raw materials and component within our network, and facilitate the return of used containers for reconditioning or recycling.
The Mauser private fleet is comprised of over 150 trucks used to transport over 7,500 trailers operated by over 130 drivers and spotters. Utilizing a private fleet allows us to maintain cost control and ensure guaranteed capacity for Mauser facilities, whether shipping products to customers or handling returned items for reconditioning or recycling. Moreover, a private fleet enhances the quality and customer service for shipments both to and from customers.
Mauser is committed to supporting our private fleet through centralized fleet management and investment in equipment upgrades, improving communication and training for drivers and increasing awareness of safety and compliance. Recent changes to improve the employee experience for our drivers include:
- Increasing the Clean Inspection Bonus per occurrence.
- Providing additional PPE and tools to drivers through JJ Keller to help support safe behaviors.
- Translation of monthly trainings into Spanish for more effective communication with drivers.
Almost every facet of daily life is enabled by truck drivers who deliver the essential goods and resources people rely on. NTDAW is an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to all professional truck drivers for their dedication and hard work in performing one of the most demanding and vital roles in our economy. In the United States alone, 3.5 million professional men and women not only ensure our goods are delivered safely, securely, and on time, but they also help keep our highways safe.