DRIVEN: A Documentary Highlighting the Backbone of America’s Economy

A new documentary series, DRIVEN, sheds light on the hardworking professionals who keep America’s wheels turning through every challenge. Produced by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) in collaboration with ACT 1 and the Texas Trucking Association Foundation, DRIVEN explores the critical role trucking plays in maintaining the nation’s supply chain.

Telling the Industry’s Story

“We believe trucking has storytelling potential that few other industries can match,” said Jeremy Kirkpatrick, ATA’s vice president of public affairs and strategic communications. “This industry touches lives in every community and corner of our country — from the North Slope of Alaska, to the rolling hills of New England, to the streets of South Dallas. These stories need to be told – not only to celebrate the skill, resilience, and humanity of these incredible pros who run the nation’s supply chains, but also to ensure trucking always has a seat at the table when government officials are making decisions that affect our industry and the broader economy.”

DRIVEN is part of ATA’s “Nothing Without Trucking” (NWT) campaign, which seeks to educate policymakers and the public on trucking’s indispensable role in daily American life. The series begins with professional drivers but will later spotlight the interconnected network of roles that power the sector.

A Glimpse Into Unique Trucking Lives

From precision driving champions to individuals building success in underserved communities, DRIVEN delivers deeply human stories. The pilot episodes follow three remarkable individuals whose lives epitomize dedication and resilience in our nation’s trucking industry.

Meet the cast of the pilot episodes:

• Roland Bolduc – A FedEx driver who has twice earned the title of National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion. Roland’s success is a testament to his focus on precision driving and commitment to safety.
• Tiffany Hargraves – A single mother who braves the Dalton Highway, one of America’s most treacherous routes stretching across Alaska’s North Slope. Her independence and determination mirror the spirit of the trucking profession.
• Germany Williams – After earning a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Germany transformed his fortune and founded the South Dallas Driving Academy, a program dedicated to breaking systemic barriers to licensing and creating equal opportunities in underserved communities.

“DRIVEN offers a rare and powerful look at our industry—and our nation—through the eyes of the professionals who keep it moving,” said Nikki Thomas, ATA’s vice president of industry affairs. “ATA is proud to bring their journeys to the screen, celebrating their unwavering commitment to excellence and the transformational impact of trucking. Perhaps most exciting of all is that we’re just getting started, with so many more stories still to tell.”

Join the Journey

Audiences are invited to watch DRIVEN’s trailer and subscribe to the DRIVEN YouTube channel to catch every new episode. The series aims to inspire and educate, giving viewers an intimate look into a vital industry that connects every corner of the country.

For more updates and information, visit DrivenDoc.org.

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