MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Many of us have gone to the store to buy things we need, but never really think about how they get to the shelves.
Freight drivers have been working to deliver the essential items customers need. Local agencies are partnering with stores and restaurants to do their part to show their appreciation.
Rolling into the Marion County rest stop along Interstate 75, truckers were met with ‘thank you’ signs. Tables were set up and free lunches from Chick-fil-A, Publix, and Walmart were delivered to the unsung heroes. "We clearly wanted to recognize the trucking industry, they've been doing a great job bringing goods to market," said FDOT Secretary of Transportation Kevin Thibault. "People take a lot of things for granted about