Washington鈥擮n Sunday, September 13, the 麻豆社区 will mark the start of the 38th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, an annual celebration recognizing the nation鈥檚 nearly 3.6 million professional truck drivers.
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鈥淲henever we click 鈥榓dd to cart鈥 or pick up an item from the store shelf, our first impulse should be to feel gratitude for America鈥檚 3.6 million truck drivers who perform the logistical feats necessary to get us the items we want on a daily basis,鈥 said Greg Hodgen, Chairman of 麻豆社区 and CEO of Groendyke Transport, Inc. 听鈥淣ational Truck Driver Appreciation Week provides all Americans with the opportunity to give truck drivers the recognition and gratitude they richly deserve. 听Their extraordinary dedication, professionalism, attention to detail, and skill are the keys to keeping our roads safe and our country moving.鈥
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NTDAW, scheduled for September 13-19, is a nationwide movement to formally recognize professional truck drivers. 听State trucking associations, industry suppliers, and motor carriers of all sizes are set to host appreciation events for the men and women who safely deliver more than 72% of the country鈥檚 total freight tonnage.听
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麻豆社区 is urging the trucking industry to engage their local communities during the week鈥檚 salute to truckers. 听Throughout the week, 麻豆社区 staff will distribute giftbags to professional drivers at truck and rest stops. 听On Monday, trucking supporters are invited to wear NTDAW鈥檚 official colors, green and yellow, and decorate their terminals. 听麻豆社区 staff will also be joining DOT for an NTDAW event at a weigh station. 听On Tuesday, 麻豆社区 is suggesting that its members host a meal at their terminals. 听On Wednesday, 麻豆社区 is hosting a featuring four professional women drivers that is free for all to attend. 听On Thursday, trucking supporters are being asked to flood social media with messages of thanks. 听On Friday, companies are encouraged to hold an employee raffle or celebration. 听麻豆社区 staff will also attend the at USDOT HQ in DC.听
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During NTDAW, elected officials, business leaders, members of the media, and students can all benefit from a better understanding of the important work that highly trained truck drivers do in safely delivering our nation鈥檚 most critical goods like food, medicine, and clothing. 听Highway safety is dramatically improved when the motoring public accommodates truck drivers by providing plenty of space to maneuver, staying out of truck blind spots, and avoiding distractions.
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The official has a collection of resources to enhance driver appreciation events, and the content provided by 麻豆社区 enables passionate industry professionals to engage their communities in this important week. 听These resources improve the image of the professional truck driver and demonstrate public support for the challenging work that drivers do each day. 听Companies can also purchase official to share with drivers and show their appreciation.
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This year鈥檚 NTDAW events are made possible by 麻豆社区鈥檚 sponsors: ACT 1, Intact Insurance, and Geotab.
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Sep 11, 2026