Charlotte has been selected to receive the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities award, which Freightliner states honors cities fueling economic growth and job creation.
The recognition program by Freightliner came after an economic data review revealed the Queen City is one of the top cities in North America for investments in infrastructure, building projects, and job creation.
As part of the Charlotte recognition, a formal award presentation will be held in September at zMAX Dragway. The award will be accepted by City Council member and chair of Economic Development committee, James Mitchell, Jr., on behalf of the city of Charlotte.
“The Hardest Working Cities program has been a great way to shine light on positive growth in cities across North America, and the men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes,” says Mike McHorse, director of channel marketing at Freightliner and Detroit. “It’s clear cities count on work trucks, and the drivers who operate them, for essential jobs such as building mass transit solutions, hauling refuse, delivering essential goods, and paving roadways, so we’re honored to recognize these successful economies.”
In addition to the award presentation, Freightliner states it will coordinate recognition events, including gift and food deliveries, at work sites around the city to thank workers for their contributions. Previous work site visits have included major road construction projects, public works garages, landfills, and more. Freightliner has recognized 11 cities to date, visiting more than 25 work sites and thanking more than 1,000 workers across North America.
To select the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities, approximately 400 metropolitan census areas in the United States and Canada were reviewed in 11 data categories including impact on overall gross domestic product (GDP), growth in employment, and number of jobs in key industry sectors including construction, manufacturing, and logistics. As a contributor to job creation, Freightliner Trucks currently employs more than 8,000 people across the Carolinas.
Freightliner claims Charlotte is among:
