Taylor Swift’s handwritten letter to tour truckers telling them about 6-figure bonuses has been revealed
Published on Aug 04, 2023 at 11:16 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 07, 2023 at 7:27 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Taylor Swift gave everyone that helped her set up the stage for the Eras Tour a hefty bonus and a thank-you letter.
We knew the bonus everyone received, including the truckers, was a pretty generous one.
What we didn’t know is that everyone who got the bonus also got a handwritten letter from the singer.
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Taylor Swift travels with a lot of equipment, including stage props, lights, musical instruments, speakers, microphones – and the list goes on.
Stars of that caliber usually don’t get out of their way to thank people who work for them, they just sign checks for their producers and managers.
And that’s why it feels especially rare and special when, on the odd occasion, they actually do.
Mike Scherkenbach, CEO of the trucking company that helped Swift haul things around, said drivers were absolutely flabbergasted.
According to Scherkenbach, they went into a production meeting assuming they’d be bored to death with the tour schedule.
Instead, they got to walk away with a handwritter letter and a big check.
And the handwritten letter is an amazing gesture.
It reads: “”Thank you for your excellent work on the U.S. leg of the Eras Tour!! Your well deserved bonus is $100,000. Love, Taylor Swift”.
People in the comments on Twitter / X went crazy, as you can imagine.
“I would’ve read that repeatedly trying to figure out if that said $100 or $100,000,” one user said.
“This is life changing money,” another user said.
And then there’s a third user who’s a bit… cheeky.
“Those hand-written letters are worth 5 figures. Will be interesting to see if any go up for sale,” he said.
The trucking company will continue working with Taylor Swift while the tour moves on to Mexico, with dates in Mexico City on Aug. 24, 25, 26 and 27.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
