A silent auction at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) successfully raised over $13,500 to support the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, providing crucial financial assistance to professional truck drivers who need it most.
The Knoxville-based nonprofit organization, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, has reported offering over $5 million in aid to more than 4,000 professional drivers since its inception. All proceeds from the recent auction will directly contribute to extending this impactful mission.
Additionally, contributions were raised during Shell Rotella’s special “Thank-A-Trucker” recording studio event at MATS, with further support from Love’s Travel Stops, which matched these donations dollar-for-dollar.
“I want to extend a truckload of gratitude to the generous donors and dedicated volunteers who made our silent auction and booth activities such a success,” said Norita Taylor, president of the St. Christopher Fund and director of public relations for OOIDA. “Your support, along with the participation of the auction winners, helped us raise the funds that will continue to fuel our mission. Thank you for being a part of something truly special.”
Auction Contributors
Bidders at MATS had the unique opportunity to bid on items generously provided by several companies and individuals. Contributions came from the following donors:
- 3 Fat Truckers
- 4 State Trucks
- Aeroserve Technologies Ltd.
- Bennett Family of Companies
- Brenny Transportation Inc.
- C.H. Robinson
- CAT Scale
- DAT Freight & Analytics
- DC Power Solutions
- Drill Sergeant Don Talley
- EAB Strategies, LLC
- Eckert & Associates, P.A.
- Gelco Products Inc.
- Hot Shot’s Secret
- Hotels4Truckers
- Howes Products
- Littrell Truck & Tractor
- Mid-America Trucking Show
- Movin’ Out Magazine
- And Mrs. Ron Schoonover
- Oasis Scientific Inc.
- OOIDA
- Permatex
- ProMiles Software Development Corporation
- Pypes Performance Exhaust
- Quick Pressure
- Sapp Bros.
- SeaFoam
- Shore Corporation
- Sir Savills Ideal Rubs
- Temper Axle Products Corporation
- Ten Four Truck Insurance
- Travel Centers of America
- Truck Parking Club
- Trucker Tax Tools
- Uniden America Corporation
- Vibratech TVD
- WeatherTech
Missed the Event? Here’s Your Chance!
If you couldn’t make it to MATS, you can still support the cause. The online auction closes tonight, April 21, and every bid helps assist drivers in need.
Place your bid now and make an impact.
Every dollar raised helps a driver facing tough times. Let’s keep showing up for those who always show up for us.
Source: Land Line
