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Behind every product you buy, every package delivered, and every grocery shelf stocked, there is a truck driver making it possible. In fact, trucks moved roughly 72.6% of the nation’s freight by weight in 2022, according to the American Trucking Associations. That staggering number shows just how much our economy depends on drivers. Truck Driver Appreciation Week is set aside each year to honor the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices of these men and women, but it is more than just a week. It is a reminder of how essential drivers are to our daily lives and to keeping America moving.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was first established in 1998 by the American Trucking Associations to formally recognize and celebrate the nearly 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the United States. The goal was to bring awareness to the crucial role drivers play in transporting goods safely, securely, and on time day in and day out. This year, Truck Driver Appreciation Week will take place from September 14–20, 2025.
Truck drivers are the backbone of our supply chain. In recent years, their role has been tested like never before, through supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising fuel costs, and demanding schedules. Yet, drivers continue to deliver, not just goods, but reliability, resilience, and commitment.
Behind every product on a shelf is a driver who gave up time at home, navigated through the weather and traffic, and made sure your shipment arrived safely. Recognizing their contributions is not simply a formality, it is an acknowledgment of how much we all depend on them to go about our lives every single day.
Whether you are a part of the trucking industry or simply someone who values the work that truck drivers do, there are many meaningful ways to show your appreciation:
A simple “thank you” can go a long way. Whether it’s in person, online, or with a handwritten note, let drivers know you see and appreciate their hard work.
Post a message of appreciation or share stories and photos using hashtags like #ThankADriver, #DriverAppreciationWeek, or #NTDAW25 to join in the conversation.
Buy a driver a coffee, bring snacks to a truck stop, or donate to organizations that support driver well-being and safety.
If you work in transportation or logistics, spotlight your drivers, through shoutouts, appreciation events, gift cards, or simply a moment of recognition during team meetings.
Use this week to educate your coworkers, customers, or community about how essential drivers are to everyday life, and the challenges they face on the road.
To every truck driver out there, you do not just drive trucks, you drive our economy, our communities, and our daily lives forward. This week and every week, we thank you for the miles you put in, the sacrifices you make, and the work you do that often may go unseen but never unappreciated. Thank you, Truck Drivers!
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