JOST International’s Post

Happy Wednesday! Let's start your day off with some fun facts about "trucking”! 🚛 🟢 The history of semi-trucks dates back to the late 19th century. In 1898, a Scottish-American engineer named Alexander Winton invented the first semi-truck. This vehicle was used to transport Winton's company's cars and was a significant improvement over the horse-drawn wagons that were used at the time. 🟢 Truckers Spend 240+ nights away from families each year. Think about all the special moments truckers miss: First baby steps, first field goals, graduations, and of course, major U.S. holidays. (This is why you should thank a trucker.) 🟢 Trucks need about 40 percent more stopping time compared to a car – that means they need about three football fields of room to come to a complete stop at highway speeds. 🟢 1 out of every 14 jobs in the US is created or directly affected by the trucking industry. 🟢 The number of truckers in the U.S. is around 3.5 million.

Many congratulations to Simon who recently celebrated his 25th anniversary at Gregory Group. Simon is a Class 2 driver delivering and collecting pallets. We asked him a bit about his career: Tell us about a memorable moment from your career... The centenary was brilliant when we celebrated the 100th birthday of Gregory Distribution. The Covid pallet backlog also sticks in my mind. It was a real team effort to work through them all and get back on track. How has the industry changed? Compliance, technology, and training have all improved. Things like the arrival of the electric pallet truck made the job much easier and now we're coming into the era of electric vehicles which will be another new chapter. What would you say to someone starting out in a similar role? Take time to understand what the job entails, learn the trade and grow into the industry. It is not up and down motorways, you have a variety of locations to deliver to, which means no day is the same. #WorkAnniversary #OurPeople #Class2Driving #PalletNetworks #DeliveringWinners

Rise and shine, truckers! As you embark on your journey today, know that your unwavering commitment and tireless efforts are the driving force that keeps our world in motion. Your resilience in facing long hours and unpredictable conditions is nothing short of admirable. Remember to prioritize safety and carry on with your heads held high! 🚛💨 #PTAG #Trucking #TruckersRock #KeepOnTruckin"

All You Need to Know About Shared Moving Trucks

Show Season is nearly upon us! I thought I'd show off our little SCANIA nicknamed slugzy, We've just had the bullbar fitted to the front I think she's starting to look proper now. Just a lick of paint and she's there! All great things come with time, You never get rid of your first truck. I wonder if any of my haulage contacts still have pictures or even still own their very first truck? Leave a comment 👇 #haulage #scania #4series #trucking #tramsport #logistics #supplychain

All You Need to Know About Shared Moving Trucks

All You Need to Know About Shared Moving Trucks

All You Need to Know About Shared Moving Trucks

All You Need to Know About Shared Moving Trucks

All You Need to Know About Shared Moving Trucks