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New Beyond the Rig Episode: Is Trucking Still a Good Career?

17 hours ago
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Tune in to the latest Beyond the Rig episode, Is Trucking Still a Good Career?, featuring Knight drivers Chris “Panda” Adams (Katy Terminal) and Ione Martin (Charlotte Terminal).


They join Knight President Joe Vitiritto and VP of Driver Development & Training Ashley Baes to discuss their experiences as truck driver influencers, how they found success on the road and built engaged online communities, and their advice for the next generation of drivers.


Chris “Panda” Adams has more than 24,000 followers on TikTok (@Panda_OTR), while Ione Martin reaches nearly 150,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok (@Ione.and.wells). 📲


In this episode, the team discusses:

  • Their unexpected paths into the trucking industry.

  • Using social media to change perceptions of trucking.

  • Training, mentorship, and making an impact beyond the road.

  • Evolution of women in trucking.

  • The freedom and flexibility of a trucking career.


Hear directly from these one-of-a-kind drivers as they share why they're “Happy as Heaven” to drive at Knight.



⏯️ Watch and share the episode here: https://youtu.be/e5Hm8RrMeu8



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