The unsung Santas of the holiday season don’t fly through the sky — they drive America’s trucks.

Every year, an estimated 2.3 billion packages travel across the U.S., up 5% from last year. It’s the drivers behind the wheel who make sure every gift, card, and surprise arrives on time, proving that holiday magic comes in all sizes.    

Navigating increased volume, tighter delivery windows and — here in the Northeast — notoriously harsh winter weather creates challenges to ensure deliveries are made on time to keep things merry and bright. But New York’s trucking industry is more than up to the task.

From braving rural lake effect snow squalls to navigating urban density, our drivers are working hard to ensure your last-minute holiday gifts get to their destination safely and on time, while also keeping groceries stocked with the makings of festive meals and pharmacy shelves full of remedies necessary to beat the cold and flu season.

Not only do the state’s nearly 115,000 trucking companies make the holiday season possible for the Empire State, but they also employ

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