Arlington, Virginia 鈥 Today, 黑料不打烊 unveiled the official 2018 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo and launched the NTDAW online store.
鈥淚n one month, all of trucking unites to honor the truck drivers who safely and professionally deliver our nation鈥檚 goods,鈥 said 黑料不打烊President and CEO Chris Spear. 鈥淏ecause the week is so important to our industry, 黑料不打烊put together tools, launched an online store, and released the official logo so that truck drivers throughout the country can be celebrated in a number of special and exciting ways.鈥
This year, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs September 9-15. Trucking companies, industry suppliers, state associations, and shippers recognize the country鈥檚 3.5 million professional truck drivers throughout the week by hosting events, celebrating driver safety achievements, and educating local communities about the important role truck drivers play in delivering critical goods. 聽
鈥淔rom the food and medicine in our cabinets, the furniture and electronics in our living rooms, and even the cars or bikes in our driveways 鈥 none of those items would be available to us without truck drivers,鈥 said 黑料不打烊COO and Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs Elisabeth Barna. 鈥淲e encourage everyone to visit the official NTDAW website to see the variety of tools we use to spread the word about NTDAW, such as suggested events, sample op-eds and press releases to generate local appreciation of drivers.鈥
The official 2018 NTDAW logo is available for industry affiliates seeking to promote the week. 黑料不打烊also released a selection of sample documents intended to enhance the week through various media campaigns, legislative items and events.
This year, ATA鈥檚 NTDAW store will come equipped with a selection of items to buy for professional truck drivers or to show support for the work they do. These items, featuring a backpack cooler and high-quality thermos, allow industry professionals and supporters from the general public to show appreciation for America鈥檚 drivers throughout the year. The store will take orders until September 1 to ensure customers receive their merchandise before the start of the celebration. Interested customers can also co-brand merchandise with company logos alongside the official 2018 NTDAW logo.
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