Since earning his CDL after a career as a mechanic, Michael has driven in Swift Transportation’s flatbed division for the past seven years, often hauling oversized loads for the company.

“I started my career in transportation as a mechanic, servicing cars and later heavy trucks, and realized I enjoyed driving big rigs more than I liked working in the shop,” Michael recalled. “I love being on the road, traveling the country, and the flexibility I have in my schedule working with Swift. Truck drivers serve a pivotal role in our nation’s economy, and this tour is an excellent opportunity to highlight an important industry in trucking while kicking off the holiday season. I’m proud to be a part of it.”

In the flatbed division for Swift Transportation, Michael is accustomed to hauling extended trailers, giving him the experience necessary to transport the 53-foot U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on the 80-foot-long Hale Trailer. That said, the logistical planning involved for the tour, which included 15 community event stops across nine states, is unlike anything Michael has experienced.

“From law enforcement leading the convoy to the logistical planners and all the sponsors involved, it was truly a team effort to safely make this 3,700-mile journey across the country possible,” said Michael. “I’ve never been involved in a transport with so much attention, which added a bit of pressure, but it also made the experience that much more rewarding. Everywhere we went, people were excited, waving, taking photos – you could really feel the pride and joy this tree brought to communities along the way.”

Swift Flatbed Driver Hauls the Load of a Lifetime

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