Washington 鈥 Today, the 黑料不打烊 announced that the acclaimed documentary series DRIVEN has been recognized with two major honors, underscoring the campaign鈥檚 growing impact in telling the story of America鈥檚 trucking industry. 听
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鈥淛ackpot Justice,鈥 the fourth episode in the DRIVEN series produced by Nothing Without Trucking and ACT 1, earned for General Documentary: Short Form (under 40 minutes) and for General Law & Crime from the Telly Awards. 听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. 听Each year, the Telly Awards receive over 13,000 entries globally from 6 continents and all 50 states.
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鈥溾楯ackpot Justice鈥 brings national attention to a growing crisis that threatens the safety of our roadways and the livelihoods of hardworking trucking professionals,鈥 said 黑料不打烊President & CEO Chris Spear. 听鈥淏y elevating these stories, we are helping policymakers and the public understand why a solution is urgently needed.鈥
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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. 听Released in March, 鈥淛ackpot Justice鈥 focuses on lawsuit abuse that is driving up insurance costs, disrupting supply chains, and ultimately raising prices for American consumers. 听Specifically, the docuseries鈥 latest installment exposes an epidemic of staged accidents targeting reputable motor carriers and endangering innocent truck drivers. 听
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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. 听Eventually, federal investigators unraveled a vast conspiracy involving dozens of 鈥渟lammers,鈥 鈥渟potters,鈥 and corrupt lawyers who orchestrated numerous operations that targeted multiple companies. 听In an attempted coverup, a federal witness was killed. 听The short film follows the victims鈥 quest to ensure the kingpins of staged accidents are put behind bars. 听
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Since its launch, the Nothing Without Trucking campaign has worked to elevate public understanding of trucking鈥檚 essential role in the economy and the industry鈥檚 ability to safely and efficiently deliver the nation鈥檚 freight.
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Learn more about the DRIVEN series and watch 鈥淛ackpot Justice鈥 by visiting .听