Welcome to the Week’s Review of Canine Social Media
- Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.
Enjoy & share them.
Truckstop Survey Finds 50% of Professional Truck Drivers Travel with Their Pets for Emotional Support
In recognition of National Take Your Pet to Work Week, Truckstop commissioned a survey of 500 U.S.-based owner-operator truck drivers and found that half of the respondents (50%) travel with their pets for emotional support.
As many commercial drivers are spending more time on the road away from home, these emotional support passengers provide comfort and help to reduce loneliness. Forty-six percent of those surveyed said that they would consider a different occupation if they could not travel with their pet(s).
Sharing Stories
Truckstop asked some of their customers to share their personal stories about how they found their pet companion and the therapeutic benefits their pets provide:
For example: Mike B and his Goldendoodle, Lucy, have been on the road for almost nine and a half years. The first day Mike brought her on the truck, Lucy learned how to use the mirrors to watch him work on the flatbed. “I find that having a dog with me is welcome company. It gives us truck drivers someone to take care of and keep our minds out of our own heads. At night, Lucy lets me know if there may be anyone lurking around the truck, which is important. A dog is a deterrent for people that may have nefarious intentions,” said Mike. “I believe all truck drivers should have a pet with them on the road. It’s one of the main reasons I’m an owner-operator; I call the shots so I can choose to have my dog with me while I drive.”
About Truckstop
Truckstop is a trusted partner for carriers, brokers, and shippers, empowering the freight community through a platform of innovative solutions for the entire freight lifecycle to increase efficiency, automate processes, and accelerate growth. As one of the industry’s largest neutral freight marketplaces, Truckstop provides the customer service as well as scale of quality loads and trucks to give customers of all sizes, whether on the road or in the office, the transparency and freedom to build lasting relationships and grow their businesses.
More Stories
To see more customer stories and photos, visit the Truckstop Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/truckstop.
Some wonderful dog situations from Social Media
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