PNV Inc. announced it signed a two-year agreement with Tyson Foods, Inc., the largest processor of chicken in the world, to provide its bundled telecommunications and Internet product and services as an employment benefit for its over the road (OTR) fleet of 954 professional truck drivers. Tyson is PNV's first major private fleet contract.
PNV embarked upon a fleet marketing program designed to help carriers attract, recruit, and retain professional truck drivers. The program provides fleets with a "connectivity benefits package" that helps improve the quality of life for truck drivers.
Under the agreement, Tyson provides dial tone to 100 percent of their OTR drivers for in-cab telephone calls and subsidizes the PNV entertainment and Internet services. In addition, Tyson drivers are entitled to preferred rates for the communications tools PNV provides to help them be more productive and to keep them connected to their families while on the road.
“I wanted to do something meaningful for my drivers to show how much Tyson values their contribution,” said Larry Keene, director of transportation for Tyson Foods. “We see PNV as a partner in making our drivers' life more enjoyable as they travel around the country.”