ATA Coordinates Truckloads of Disaster Relief Supplies for Kentucky Storm Victims

“These truckloads of relief symbolize the spirit of our nation, and the people of Kentucky should know that the cavalry is coming”

The American Trucking Associations delivered 840 cases of bottled water to Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky, where area residents continue to rebuild and recover from last week’s devastating storms. The truckload was driven by Herschel Evans, professional truck driver for Yellow Corporation, using ATA’s Share the Road tractor-trailer.

“It’s a real blessing to be in a job and to possess a skillset that enables us to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives after a disaster strikes our fellow citizens,” said Evans. “These truckloads of relief symbolize the spirit of our nation, and the people of Kentucky should know that the cavalry is coming, and that we have their backs in this time of need. More is on the way.”

ATA is planning to deliver several more relief loads next week, in close coordination with the Mayfield-Graves County Regional Emergency Operations Center and the Kentucky Trucking Associations. Tarps, generators, power and extension cords are currently the supplies in greatest need, which ATA is now working to collect and load onto trucks.

Those looking to support storm relief efforts can visit the Trucking Cares Foundation or donate through Trucking Moves America Forward.

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