Love’s Travel Stops continued its support of professional truck drivers with a $100,000 donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, the company announced.  For the fourth straight year, the company has made a donation to the fund, which helps professional drivers and their families during difficult times.

“Professional drivers are a vital part of the nation’s economy and industry, and they mean so much to us at Love’s,” said Jenny Love Meyer, executive vice president and chief culture officer. “It’s essential to support them during hardships, and we’re proud to support St. Christopher in its efforts to be there for drivers at their most challenging times.”

The relief fund helps cover expenses, including rent, mortgage, utilities, insurance and vehicle payments, when drivers are unable to work due to injury or illness. It also provides free health and wellness programs for professional truck drivers.

“Thank you, Love’s Travel Stops, for fueling help and hope through your generous and continued support of St. Christopher Fund’s mission to be a safety net for drivers when illness or injury takes them off the road,” said Shannon Currier, director of philanthropy for St. Christopher.

Love’s first donated to St. Christopher in April 2020, when it gave $100,000 to aid drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said in its announcement.

NACS Daily reported on the company’s recent award of more than $520,000 to 96 mechanics and diesel technicians in lifetime achievement bonuses as they reached milestones in their careers.

Earlier this year, Love’s celebrated its own milestone by reaching 300 graduates from the Love’s Truck Care Academy. Read more about the program in the Daily.