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Written by Sarah Rancuret, Product Marketing Specialist & Graphic Designer, Savor Imports and Emery Gronewold, Data Accuracy Analyst, EDI Sales

Today, September 9, marks the start of Driver Appreciation Week. While we acknowledge our drivers’ hard work year-round, this week allows us to say “thank you” even more than usual for their outstanding efforts and dedication to Dot. Each Dot distribution center (DC) shows appreciation for their drivers and their families in different ways, including gifts, cookouts, dinners, picnics, carnivals, and more.

“Our customers say you are the most professional drivers that bump their dock all week.”

Paul Mugerditchian

President, Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

“I would especially like to say thank you to your loved ones, as they are the ones who support and motivate you.”

Jim Robertson

Oklahoma Director of Transportation

“We appreciate the hard work, dedication, and commitment you provide every single day!”

Joe Little

Delaware General Manager

“I cannot thank our drivers enough for their hard work and dedication to taking care of our customers.”

Rocky Vecera

Arizona General Manager

“Thank you for the hard work and extra effort you put in every day to show our customers that Dot Foods is the best choice for their business.”

Corey Wilson

Idaho General Manager

“Thank you for doing a tough job and for representing the company in a professional manner. What you do matters.”

Tim Loyd

Canada General Manager

“I value their perspective on the industry, and I sincerely appreciate the complexity of their job.”

Matt Duggan

Tennessee General Manager

“I appreciate all the barriers our drivers encounter on a daily basis.”

Sean Walsh

New York Director of Transportation

“Their constant representation of Dot’s Hallmarks and values are an immeasurable value to Dot’s brand.”

Larry Baca

California Director of Transportation

“I always experience an overwhelming sense of pride with every Dot truck I see on the road. That’s a direct reflection of the confidence and appreciation I have for each and every one of our drivers companywide. For that, I thank you all.”

Jake Allen

Mt. Sterling Assistant Transportation Manager

“Ultimately, we hope the message that gets communicated is a great big THANK YOU for their hard work and dedication to serving our customers.”

Chris Landrum

Chicago General Manager

“Anyone could do what we do; but no one can do it the way we do it because of you, our Dot drivers.”

Sam Andrew

Indiana Director of Transportation

“Thank you to all DTI employees!”

George Garbutt

Georgia Director of Transportation

“We appreciate the sacrifices drivers make to help make Dot a world-class company.”

Dave Hess

Maryland Director of Transportation

“Our customers say you are the most professional drivers that bump their dock all week.”

Paul Mugerditchian

President, Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

“I would especially like to say thank you to your loved ones, as they are the ones who support and motivate you.”

Jim Robertson

Oklahoma Director of Transportation

“We appreciate the hard work, dedication, and commitment you provide every single day!”

Joe Little

Delaware General Manager

“I cannot thank our drivers enough for their hard work and dedication to taking care of our customers.”

Rocky Vecera

Arizona General Manager

“Thank you for the hard work and extra effort you put in every day to show our customers that Dot Foods is the best choice for their business.”

Corey Wilson

Idaho General Manager

“Thank you for doing a tough job and for representing the company in a professional manner. What you do matters.”

Tim Loyd

Canada General Manager

“I value their perspective on the industry, and I sincerely appreciate the complexity of their job.”

Matt Duggan

Tennessee General Manager

“I appreciate all the barriers our drivers encounter on a daily basis.”

Sean Walsh

New York Director of Transportation

“Their constant representation of Dot’s Hallmarks and values are an immeasurable value to Dot’s brand.”

Larry Baca

California Director of Transportation

“I always experience an overwhelming sense of pride with every Dot truck I see on the road. That’s a direct reflection of the confidence and appreciation I have for each and every one of our drivers companywide. For that, I thank you all.”

Jake Allen

Mt. Sterling Assistant Transportation Manager

“Ultimately, we hope the message that gets communicated is a great big THANK YOU for their hard work and dedication to serving our customers.”

Chris Landrum

Chicago General Manager

“Anyone could do what we do; but no one can do it the way we do it because of you, our Dot drivers.”

Sam Andrew

Indiana Director of Transportation

“Thank you to all DTI employees!”

George Garbutt

Georgia Director of Transportation

“We appreciate the sacrifices drivers make to help make Dot a world-class company.”

Dave Hess

Maryland Director of Transportation

Dot appreciates its drivers year round, but Driver Appreciation Week gives us an excuse to plan some extra fun things that add to the Dot Experience. Keep an eye out for our location-by-location updates on our Facebook page, @DriveForDot.

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