Giving Thanks on Every Mile

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and at Long Haul it’s our favorite time of year to say thank you. Thank you to our elite drivers, who keep freight moving through every kind of weather. Thank you to our office professionals, who keep every load planned, tracked and delivered. And thank you to our customers and neighbors, who trust us with the goods that fill your stores and your holiday tables.

2026 has been another year of hard work and steady miles for the entire Long Haul family. With just a few weeks left on the calendar, let’s keep the momentum going and finish the year strong!

Saluting the Veterans Behind the Wheel

This Veterans Day, we’re tipping our caps to the men and women who served our country and now serve it again from the driver’s seat. Veterans bring exactly what makes a great professional driver: discipline, situational awareness, a mission-first attitude and a deep respect for safety.
The trucking industry is celebrating that this month too. Five military veterans who launched new careers as truck drivers are finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award, which recognizes America’s top rookie veteran driver. Public voting ran from November 1 through Veterans Day, and the winner will be announced in mid-December at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The grand prize? A brand-new Kenworth T680. You can follow along and read about the finalists at TheTrucker.com.
At Long Haul, we’re proud of the veterans who are part of our team, and our door is always open to service members looking for their next mission. Thank you for your service!

Keeping the Grinch Away From Your Gifts

The holiday rush doesn’t just bring more freight onto the highway — it brings more cargo thieves, too. Theft-tracking firm Verisk CargoNet estimates cargo theft losses topped $359 million in just the first six months of 2026, with the average stolen load worth roughly $341,000. Security firm Overhaul has rated the national cargo theft threat as high for the second half of the year and expects activity to climb through the holidays.
Why should that matter to you? Stolen freight means empty shelves, delayed packages and higher costs that eventually reach every shopper. That’s why the Long Haul team treats every load like it’s headed to our own families’ tables. Our drivers and dispatchers verify every pickup, keep a close eye on their trailers and choose safe, secure places to park. When it comes to the freight you’re counting on, we’re in it for the long haul!

Sharing the Road This Holiday Season

Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel stretch of the year. Last year AAA projected nearly 82 million Americans traveling over the holiday, with about 90% of them going by car. That means more family road trips sharing the highway with the trucks that deliver everything from turkeys to toys.
A few simple habits help everyone get home safely:
• Stay out of the No-Zones. If you can’t see a truck driver’s mirrors, they can’t see you. Avoid lingering beside or right behind a big rig.
• Pass with plenty of room. Pass on the left, and wait until you can see the truck’s whole cab in your rearview mirror before moving back over.
• Give us space to stop. A loaded truck needs far more distance to stop than a car, especially on wet or icy roads.
• Slow down and move over. Give extra room to emergency crews and any vehicle stopped on the shoulder.
• Put the phone down. Your family is waiting for you at the table, and so is ours.
From all of us at Long Haul, safe travels!

Winter Is On the Way!

Colder temperatures mean it’s time to make sure every rig is ready for whatever the season throws at it. Chain laws are already in effect in Colorado and more western states will follow as the snow flies, so our drivers keep chains or cables on board when running through the mountains.
Diesel fuel can also “gel” in freezing temperatures, which can leave a truck stranded on the side of the road. That’s why our team treats tanks with anti-gel additives, carries spare fuel filters and fuels up with winter-blended diesel once they head north. It’s one more way we make sure your freight keeps moving, no matter the forecast.

Join the Long Haul Family

Long Haul Trucking is always looking for safe, professional drivers who want dependable freight, a wide variety of flatbed, step deck and conestoga loads, and real time at home. Veterans are especially welcome! If you or someone you know is ready for a company that delivers stability and respect, reach out to us today.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Long Haul Trucking!
Sources
• Five veterans, one Kenworth T680: Voting underway for Transition Trucking award — TheTrucker.com, Nov. 6, 2026
• Kenworth names 2026 Transition Trucking award finalists — FleetOwner
• Cargo thieves are working overtime on this long Labor Day weekend — Truckers News (CargoNet figures)
• Overhaul ranks cargo theft high risk in the second half of 2026 — CCJ
• AAA: Nearly 82 Million Americans Projected to Travel Over Thanksgiving — AAA (2025 forecast)