– Television Host Jason Cameron will renovate
Jess Graham's rig and host a virtual
reveal during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2022 –
NEW
YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix,
Inc. ("Transfix"), the Intelligent Freight Platform™, today
announced Jess Graham– a Snellville,
Georgia-based truck driver and community advocate– as the
winner of the second-annual "TransFIX My Rig" makeover contest.
Graham will receive a custom truck renovation by Jason Cameron, a television host and licensed
contractor who has appeared on over 500 episodes of home renovation
programs. These include DIY's "Man
Caves," "Desperate Landscapes," "Urban Oasis,"
"Sledgehammer," and, most recently, CBS' "Secret Celebrity
Renovation." The inside of her sleeper berth will be made
over to match Graham's personality and fit her on-the-road
needs. Transfix will reveal the new look via a livestream
event during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week,
September 11-17, 2022.
"Every day, truck drivers like Jess sacrifice home comforts and
time with loved ones to ensure that goods keep moving across the
country," said Rachel Meranus, Chief
Revenue and Marketing Officer of Transfix. "Jess goes above and
beyond. She gives back to her community through her advocacy, her
ongoing support of her colleagues, and her commitment to bettering
the industry. We are honored to have the opportunity to improve
Jess's life on the road with this special renovation."
This year, Transfix called on its community partners to nominate
drivers who they feel are deserving of a cabin makeover.
Jess Graham was nominated by last
year's winner, Debbie Desiderato.
She was also nominated by Michelle
Kitchin, who is a fellow board member of Real Women in
Trucking– a Transfix partner– which empowers women through outreach
programs, education, advocacy, mentoring, networking, and ongoing
support.
"I am overjoyed and honored to have won the TransFIX My Rig
contest," said Graham. "When I found out, I was speechless…and that
is not like me at all. I love my truck like a proud mom. I've spent
so much time working on her and renovating her myself, but haven't
had much time lately to make it exactly what I want. This is more
than I could have ever asked for! I can't wait to see what Jason
and the Transfix team are able to pull off. I already enjoy what I
do and this is going to make everything about my job that much
better."
"No one deserves this recognition more than Jess," said
Desiderato. "When any of us technically-challenged drivers need
help, advice, or just someone to talk to, she's always a phone call
away and happy to chat. I'm so excited to see her new rig and
celebrate alongside the rest of the Transfix team!"
Kitchin added, "Jess is dedicated to improving the lives of all
drivers through her involvement with Real Women in Trucking and her
work to help organize numerous events for the organization, such as
Queen of the Road and Industry Trailblazer."
As part of this year's program, Transfix will also be
distributing "Comfort-in-a-Box" kits to all nominees to help create
a homelike environment in their trucks. The kits include a robe,
air freshener, succulent plant, blanket, and other comforting and
decorative items.
Additional Information
As announced on September 21,
2021, Transfix has entered into a definitive business
combination agreement, as subsequently amended, with G Squared
Ascend I Inc. ("G Squared Ascend I") (NYSE: GSQD), a special
purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of G Squared,
that is expected to result in Transfix becoming a publicly listed
company. Completion of the business combination is subject to
customary closing conditions.
About Transfix
Transfix drives modern supply chain impact at scale with its
Intelligent Freight Platform™. By combining enterprise-grade,
machine-learning technology with intuitive software and dedicated
supply chain experts, Transfix is enabling organizations to deliver
with high performance and high reliability, drive long-term
strategy and capacity planning, take empty miles off the road, and
optimize their networks, at scale. Today, Transfix connects
shippers to nearly 30,000 carriers with real-time, many-to-many
freight matching and the visibility they need to make their supply
chains more efficient and environmentally responsible. Learn more
at Transfix.io.
About G Squared
G Squared is a global venture capital firm that partners with
dynamic companies throughout their life cycles as a complete
capital solutions provider, working to create value for companies,
investors, employees, and other stakeholders. The firm focuses on
investments in growth-stage technology companies and has invested
in over 100 portfolio companies since it was founded in 2011. The
firm's affiliate, G Squared Ascend I Inc. ("G Squared Ascend I"),
offers transformative private companies a path to public markets
via SPAC. For more information on G Squared and its portfolio,
visit: www.gsquared.com. For more information on G Squared Ascend
I, visit: www.gsquaredascend.com.
Media Contact
Chelsea
Horn, Carve Communications for Transfix
chelsea@carvecomms.com
(210) 378-8580
Investor Contact
Investors@transfix.io
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