Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 11-17th. Within this industry, there are more than 3.5 million men and women that deliver goods securely and on time, as well as keep our roadways safe.
Many businesses heavily rely on truck drivers to complete or distribute orders and shipments of materials or goods. This is a time to honor one of the nation's most vital and demanding jobs.
This national campaign came about in the early '90s to show appreciation to those in this demanding field.
Did You Know?
Truckers deliver about 10 billion tons of freight, or about 70 percent of all the freight moved in the U.S.
The average trucker drives about 100,000 road miles per year. That is nearly 40 trips across the United States
The average age of a truck driver is 49
About 6% of the nation’s truck drivers are women. The number is trending upward about 10% a year
On social media, use #ThankATrucker #NTDAW to post your appreciation for truck drivers.