Bob McWilliams
Owner-operator
Davenport, Iowa
It is the patriotic day. What can you say other than that? It is a day to remember service men that have given their lives over the years.
Tom Holman
JB Hunt
Weatherford, Texas
Just another work day. That’s the way trucking is. I have to work every holiday but Christmas. It’s also big firecracker day and a good day to be home and in the pool.
Terry Wilson
SAIA Motor Freight
Dora, Ala.
Good day to be off and to be thankful for all the freedoms I enjoy.
Bill Holland
Owner-operator
Millport, Ala.
Freedom. I’m a veteran who spent five years in Germany.
Gus Montengro
Enterprise Transportation
Humble, Texas
Independence. It’s what the United States stands for. It’s like trucking; you’re free to do whatever you want.
Gary Trombley
Owner-operator
Columbus, Ga.
Patriotism. Independence. Freedom.
Golden Jones
MDS
Morristown, Tenn.
I used to be in the Navy. For kids, it’s fireworks, and for adults, it’s usually a day off.
Perry Roberson
TRL
Chesapeake, Va.
A day to spend with your family. If you are not at home, make the best of it wherever you are. There is a lot of traveling, so be careful on the road.
Justin Hill
Owner-operator
Crawfordville, Ga.
Day to celebrate freedom.
Jacob Harris
Landstar Ranger
Perris, Calif.
Not really any different for me because I’m on the road almost every holiday making a living.
Andrew Sawyer
Crete Carriers
Madison, Ala.
It means a lot of things, our independence, for one. It is a day to recognize all the veterans – a day to celebrate. Please don’t drink and drive.
Gary Pauly
Schneider
Cobbtown, Ga.
Freedom. Independence. It is a holiday. The main thing is freedom. I am in the Air Force Reserve, so I am committed to the military. I will go wherever they send me to keep our freedom.
Mark Best
Owner-operator
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Spending time with family, picnicking, swimming, baseball and getting away from the truck.
Raul Galindo
RTX
Weslaco, Texas
Independence. Just another work day. I don’t get that day off.
Tom Browning
T&L Transportation
Kosse, Texas
Birth of our nation.
Pete Milligan
Heartland Express
St. Matthews, S.C.
Main thing is independence. I’m proud to be an American.