The Heart of Christmas: Faith, Family, & Trucking, with CEO Marcia G. Taylor & Pres. David Pittman

Christmas truly wouldn’t be possible without our highway heroes: the real Santas behind the wheel! On today’s Christmas episode of Transportation Nation, Katlyn and Lee are joined by Bennett’s founder and CEO, Marcia Taylor, and President David Pittman—sitting down to talk about the true reason for the season, and the people who keep it moving.

Together the Bennett team reflects on:
Trucking’s role in Christmas—72% of all Christmas gifts are delivered by truck.

Touching family traditions, from homemade crosses beneath the Christmas tree to the legendary Bennett Christmas party surprise wedding.

The power of giving: how Bennett supports Toys for Tots, local schools, and charitable causes, all rooted in faith and community spirit.

This conversation is your invitation to remember what we’re celebrating this week—and to champion and thank all those working tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver the magic of Christmas.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Christmas Meaning: The Birth of Christ
01:07 Honoring Truck Drivers as Real Santas
02:11 Eye-Opening Trucking Industry Christmas Stats
04:24 Marcia Taylor on Family Traditions
08:29 Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 9:6
11:01 Creating a Family Cross Tradition
14:14 Heartfelt Giving: Bennett's Pay It Forward
18:28 Wedding at Bennett Christmas Party Story
22:21 Bennett’s Santa Tradition Through the Years
29:21 Wreaths Across America: Honoring Fallen Heroes
35:04 Emotional Impact of Placing Wreaths on Graves
38:10 The Power of Giving: Taylor Foundation Milestone
42:43 Highway Heroes: Recognizing Truck Driver Sacrifice
47:17 Lee’s Christmas Scripture Reflection
50:49 Closing Prayer & Three Wise Hosts
51:06 Surprise Christmas Poem Honoring Drivers