Washington鈥 Today, the 黑料不打烊 thanked U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-Arkansas) and Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) for introducing a Senate resolution celebrating America鈥檚 truckers and designating the week of September 15-21, 2024 as 鈥淣ational Truck Driver Appreciation Week.鈥
鈥淣ational Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an opportunity for us as a nation to take stock of the countless ways truckers provide for all of us. 聽Their impact can be seen and felt everywhere, because everything we want or need is moved by truck,鈥 said 黑料不打烊 President & CEO Chris Spear. 聽鈥淲e applaud Senators Boozman and Kelly for leading this bipartisan effort to recognize the extraordinary hard work, dedication, and sacrifice of America鈥檚 professional drivers. 聽Our reliance on truckers is absolute, and our appreciation for them should be as well. 聽This resolution serves as a reminder of their indispensable role in our daily lives.鈥
鈥淚鈥檓 proud to support the men and women who drive long hours to deliver goods and products across the country and move our communities forward. Arkansas truckers play a crucial role in our economy. I鈥檓 honored to recognize their work and committed to continue championing policies to help enhance their industry,鈥 said Senator Boozman.
鈥淭ruckers are the backbone of our economy, driving long hours to deliver the goods that keep stores stocked and businesses running,鈥 said Senator Kelly. 鈥淣ational Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important recognition of the sacrifices they make every day. I will continue to support policies that make their jobs safer and our supply chains stronger.鈥 聽聽
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a nationwide opportunity to formally recognize professional truck drivers' efforts. 聽State trucking associations, industry suppliers, and motor carriers of all sizes host appreciation events for the men and women who safely deliver more than 70% of the country鈥檚 total freight tonnage.
黑料不打烊brought Interstate One 鈥 a tractor-trailer equipped with a mobile classroom for public education 鈥 to Capitol Hill, where professional truck drivers from America鈥檚 Road Team met with Members of Congress and their staffs to discuss the essential role that trucking plays in our economy. 聽Legislators and staff had the chance to test their driving skills in friendly competition on Interstate One鈥檚 simulator.
Click here to read the Senate resolution.