Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that the acclaimed documentary series DRIVEN has been recognized with two major honors, underscoring the campaign’s growing impact in telling the story of America’s trucking industry.
“Jackpot Justice,” the fourth episode in the DRIVEN series produced by Nothing Without Trucking and ACT 1, earned a Silver Award for General Documentary: Short Form (under 40 minutes) and a Bronze Award for General Law & Crime from the Telly Awards. Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards honor work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies, and publishers from around the world. Each year, the Telly Awards receive over 13,000 entries globally from 6 continents and all 50 states.
“‘Jackpot Justice’ brings national attention to a growing crisis that threatens the safety of our roadways and the livelihoods of hardworking trucking professionals,” said ATA President & CEO Chris Spear. “By elevating these stories, we are helping policymakers and the public understand why a solution is urgently needed.”
The DRIVEN series shines a spotlight on the people and issues shaping trucking today, from the dedication of professional drivers to the policy challenges that impact the movement of goods across the country. Released in March, “Jackpot Justice” focuses on lawsuit abuse that is driving up insurance costs, disrupting supply chains, and ultimately raising prices for American consumers. Specifically, the docuseries’ latest installment exposes an epidemic of staged accidents targeting reputable motor carriers and endangering innocent truck drivers.
The powerful narrative highlights the experience of a third-generation, family-owned trucking business in Louisiana, an ordeal that began when a con artist deliberately crashed into one of their trucks to score a big insurance payout. Eventually, federal investigators unraveled a vast conspiracy involving dozens of “slammers,” “spotters,” and corrupt lawyers who orchestrated numerous operations that targeted multiple companies. In an attempted coverup, a federal witness was killed. The short film follows the victims’ quest to ensure the kingpins of staged accidents are put behind bars.
Since its launch, the Nothing Without Trucking campaign has worked to elevate public understanding of trucking’s essential role in the economy and the industry’s ability to safely and efficiently deliver the nation’s freight.
Learn more about the DRIVEN series and watch “Jackpot Justice” by visiting NothingWithoutTrucking.com.