National Transportation Week: Newspaper Delivery Vehicles

Each May, National Transportation Week honors the individuals and systems that keep goods and people moving across the United States. While trucks, trains, and planes often take center stage, there’s another vital network worth celebrating—the people who deliver the news. From early-morning delivery drivers to large distribution companies, the newspaper industry depends on a sprawling transportation infrastructure to keep communities informed.

In 2025, as the transportation industry faces evolving challenges—from labor shortages to rising costs and increased accident risks—it’s more important than ever to recognize and support those at the heart of this essential service. That’s where WGA by McNeil & Co. comes in.

Supporting the News Delivery Workforce

WGA, a specialized insurance program administered by McNeil & Company, provides tailored accident protection for newspaper organizations across the country. With coverage extending to:

• 400 daily newspapers
• 125 distribution companies
• Nearly 30,000 independent contractors

WGA is a cornerstone of safety and stability for the industry’s mobile workforce.

Transportation in the News Industry: The Unsung Essential

For many Americans, a local newspaper arriving on the doorstep is the first contact they have with the outside world each day. Behind each delivery is a network of drivers—many independent contractors—who navigate changing routes, weather conditions, and early hours to ensure timely distribution.

These transportation professionals face risks similar to long-haul drivers: fatigue, road hazards, and physical strain. What sets them apart is the decentralized, often invisible nature of their work. That’s why specialized accident insurance coverage matters.

WGA’s programs are designed to fit the needs of full-time employees, part-time staff, and independent contractors alike—ensuring that everyone in the distribution chain is protected, regardless of employment classification.

Accident Protection That Keeps the Industry Moving

WGA’s accident protection offerings include benefits such as:

• 24/7 coverage during work-related tasks
• Medical expense reimbursements
• Disability and death benefits
• Custom coverage for different roles within newspaper organizations

This proactive approach enables newspaper organizations to offer peace of mind to their workers while ensuring continuity of operations in a demanding, deadline-driven industry.

A Commitment to Resilience

National Transportation Week isn’t just a time to recognize highways, railroads, or major logistics providers. It’s also a time to appreciate the thousands of individuals who ensure vital information reaches homes and businesses every single day.

Through WGA by McNeil & Co., the newspaper industry has a trusted partner dedicated to safeguarding the people who keep that system running. It’s one more way McNeil & Co. is helping businesses manage risk—so they can focus on their mission.

As we celebrate National Transportation Week 2025, let’s remember the drivers, the dispatchers, the loaders, and the countless other professionals who form the foundation of American journalism’s transportation network.