Its time to celebrate the professional truck driver. And in honor of truck driver appreciation week, wed like to explore what carriers are doing to provide truck drivers with an efficient and quality experience throughout their routes, especially in light of recent capacity and driver shortages. National truck driver appreciation week is the perfect time to honor all professional truck drivers across the nation for their hard work and dedication. Liberato lupo, a former navy reservist, won the truck in a random drawing. Truck driver appreciation week national truck driver appreciation week is when america takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economys most demanding and important jobs. Bendix commercial vehicle systems americas truck drivers. Tca to sponsor free health fairs on september 16, 2014, at. Truck driver appreciation california trucking association. A newly published compilation of ideas to help carriers make the most of national truck driver appreciation week ntdaw, sept. September 1117 is national truck driver appreciation week, and i wanted to take this opportunity to thank schneider drivers and all drivers in the industry for your hard work and commitment to safety.
National truck driver appreciation week is here and its important to take the time to recognize truck drivers and all they do for the transportation industry. Sep 14, 2015 our fans have kindly reminded us that this week, american trucking associations, the largest national trade association for the trucking industry in the usa, is commemorating national truck driver appreciation week. Today is the first day of national truck driver appreciation week, and its the perfect time to honor all professional truck. There are many reasons why we should all take time to appreciate all the invisible work done by truck drivers every hour and every day. Also, fuel prices jump, france tests nobrexit and trucking group pushes port improvements. Truck drivers notice greater appreciation of their work. New niosh resource provides quick tips to help truckers. The drivers behind the wheel of a truck are some of the most highly trained and safest drivers on the road, said california highway patrol chp commissioner joe farrow. This particular week is considered as one of the most important in a year. We would like to take the time to show our appreciation and to do so, we.
A week of celebration for truck drivers national truck. While many americans have been under orders to stay home to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, truck drivers continue to deliver food and other essential goods to stores across the country. National truck driver appreciation week 2015 trucking. Clark during national truck driver appreciation week in 2014. Celebrate national truck drivers appreciation week blog. As it has done for the past four years, the truckload carriers association tca is about to sponsor free health fairs at select travelcenters of americapetro stopping centers tapetro across the united states. Chp recognizes drivers during truck driver appreciation week. Today, american trucking associations unveiled the 2014 national truck driver appreciation week ntdaw logo and announced it has opened a new online store for ntdaw merchandise.
National truck driver appreciation week is september 19, 2020. Published on sep 14, 2014 penske logistics is joining the american trucking associations in thanking and recognizing professional truck drivers during national truck driver appreciation week, sept. In fact, the number of women truck drivers has increased by 50 percent since 2005. Special olympics iowa worlds largest truck convoy 2019. National truck driver appreciation week overdrive magazine. Sure, you spend plenty of hours sitting comfortably in a cab, but even this gives rise to some of the most common truck driver injuries. Penske logistics is joining the american trucking associations in thanking and recognizing professional truck drivers during national truck driver appreciation week, sept. National truck driver appreciation week second week. Thank you, drivers, for all that you do to keep read more.
Sep 14, 2014 penske logistics is joining the american trucking associations in thanking and recognizing professional truck drivers during national truck driver appreciation week, sept. Help us celebrate national truck driver appreciation week. A new resource available in time for truck driver appreciation week from the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh provides truck drivers with tips for improving sleep quality to improve their health. Over the years, the american trucking associations ata, and the whole trucking industry take the whole week to show support to the truck drivers. Freymiller will be celebrating national driver appreciation week from september 15th through the 19th. Here is the current list of promotions and events taking place this week. Truck driving is a mechanical job in every sense from shifting gears and maintaining your rig to pulling tarps and lifting freight. National truck driver appreciation week 2015 trucking moves. Kenworth offers special video tribute to honor americas truck drivers celebrates national truck driver appreciation week. Other organizations will also be participating in national truck driver appreciation week. Sep 15, 2014 the long hours and demanding nature of driving a truck can make it a hazardous occupation. Without truck drivers, most of what we as consumers rely on every day would come to a stop. Hes only been driving for about four years, but he sure knows a thing or two about trucking.
Tca to sponsor free health fairs on september 16, 2014, at 15. Many trucker associations will take part, noting that many americans have only vague notions of what a professional truck driver must do to earn a living or of the taxing mental and physical requirements of the job. National truck driver appreciation week odyssey logistics. If youre like many beginner truck drivers just starting off, you have probably asked yourself national truck driver appreciation week 2014 smith transport september 14, 2014 10. Youll be able to teach appropriate and safe driving practices to new employees and increase retention of drivers who are dependable. This is a time to remind everyone of the sacrifices and skills of professional truck drivers who keep america moving. Theyre on the road for days at a time, moving freight day and night to keep the gears of the economy turning smoothly. Sep 16, 2014 other organizations will also be participating in national truck driver appreciation week. New niosh resource provides quick tips to help truckers get a.
Driver appreciation week needs a focus on preventing. We are in the midst of national truck driver appreciation week. As a small way of thanking professional truck drivers for their hard work and dedication, each of our employees will take the time to thank the truck drivers they work with. Very seldom do we hear about the importance of mental health. Wti transport gave away a 2014 kenworth t660 to one of its drivers as part of its national truck driver appreciation week celebration on wednesday, sept. The truck driver appreciation week is the week where america officially honors the trucking companies, as well the millions.
National truck driver appreciation week is when america takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling. Please take a minute this week to think about and appreciate the importance of truck drivers in your world. Ata is proud to continue the tradition of national truck driver appreciation week, said ata president and ceo bill. Join in the celebration of truck driver appreciation week. Len dubois trucking is a family run trucking company located in winnipeg, manitoba that is dedicated to the health and well being of our fleet.
Be sure to thank a truck driver in person or leave a comment below. Ata unveils national truck driver appreciation week logo and launches store. Truck driver appreciation week thank you from schneider. A new resource available in time for truck driver appreciation week from the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh provides truck drivers with tips for improving sleep quality to improve their health and help. During the second week in september, national truck driver appreciation week honors all professional truck drivers for their hard work. Please visit the scholarship website to learn more about the program and 20 recipients. National truck driver appreciation week, september 1420, is when america takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economys most demanding and important jobs at wheaton world wide moving, truck drivers are the back bone of our company.
National truck driver appreciation week american trucking. Epa joins kimberly clark in recognizing professional truck drivers during national truck driver appreciation week release date. Sep 24, 2019 dart transit celebrated its 85 years in business and truck driver appreciation week earlier this month, awarding drivers raffle prizes that included a new pickup, boat and polaris atv. Smartway helps individuals and companies reduce there carbon footprint. In honor of national truck driver appreciation week from sept. During this week long event there will be food, fun and games mixed in with a little information. We find it important to always recognize all that is brought to us by a professional truck driver and we thank you for all that your organization does to support safe delivery of goods across. Truck drivers and mental health fitness we are hearing more about the importance of truck driver physical fitness and the importance of maintaining health and wellbeing while on the road.
This years national truck driver appreciation week is the 16th annual observance of the event nationwide. Drivers please stop by to join us in the festivities. Sep 19, 2014 without truck drivers, most of what we as consumers rely on every day would come to a stop. Robinson is always proud to recognize drivers during national truck driver appreciation week. Bendix commends drivers during 2014 national truck driver appreciation week. Driver mentorship programs can make a huge difference at your organization. Jason mcdonald, 404 5629203 direct, 404 5628400 main mcdonald. Applications for the 2014 scholarships will be accepted starting in january 2014. Sep 18, 2014 so more than 25 years ago, the american trucking association started national truck driver appreciation week, a time to recognize the hard work that 3.
Trucking moves america forward launches merchandise store. Trucking moves america forward announces the launch of a new online store to help celebrate national truck driver appreciation week ntdaw. American trucking associations ata president and ceo bill graves recently expressed his gratitude and respect for the nations professional truck drivers as part of national truck driver appreciation week 2014 mr. Weve been growing like crazy the past few years, in no small part because of our work as insurance, benefits, and business strategy. Sep 12, 2019 the second week of september is celebrated as national truck driver appreciation week, commemorated every year to pay respect to the 3.
How some fleets are celebrating driver appreciation week. We want drivers to stop by so that we can share our appreciation with. Wti gives away truck for truck driver appreciation week. This week is national truck driver appreciation week and although you may think its just a team celebration, everyone around the country should be celebrating the industry. Press releases americas truck drivers move the nation forward. Recognize drivers and their families during national truck driver appreciation week nti september 9, 2015 blog leave a comment note from the team at nti. Truck driver appreciation week is all about taking time to reflect on the role drivers play in our industry. They toil under stressful, often harsh conditions, and they deserve genuine, tangible shows of.
These strategies will save fuel and reduce harmful emissions. National truck driver appreciation week rolls on, and companies and organizations continue to recognize truck drivers for their hard work. Each september, national truck driver awareness week is observed and organized by the american trucking association ata. Wti transport, a daseke company headquartered in tuscaloosa, alabama, gave away a 2014 kenworth t660 to one of its drivers as part of its national truck driver appreciation week celebration on wednesday, sept. We had a great time celebrating driver appreciation week from september 14th20th at all terminals. Highlights from national truck driver appreciation week. For 2020, this week will be observed september 19, 2020. Officially occurring between september 8th and september 14th, the week is being celebrated by motor carriers hosting family. California highway patrol officer say theyll be joining the trucking industry and saluting professional truck drivers during national truck driver appreciation week. Epa and kimberlyclark kimberlyclark and epa region 4 employees worked together to encourage carriers to implement driver behavior techniques. Truck transportation logistics united vision logistics. Ata unveils national truck driver appreciation week logo. In an effort to get a bit more mileage out of the recent truck driver appreciation week which should ideally be more of a yearround kind of thing we wanted to devote some space to trucker gratitude. Truck drivers and mental health fitness landstar indepdent.
Its the one part of the year that is nationally recognized for taking special care to honor all the professional truck drivers that are responsible for providing our country with the. Teamsters are celebrating the hard work of the men and women behind the wheel who labor on our nations roads and highways. This week is national truck driver appreciation week. They toil under stressful, often harsh conditions, and they deserve genuine, tangible shows of appreciation. Penske truck driver appreciation week 2014 youtube. Aug 10, 2018 rudolph foods is celebrating truck driver appreciation week.
Its no secret that capacity is a topic that will remain top of mind for both shippers and carriers in the near future. So more than 25 years ago, the american trucking association started national truck driver appreciation week, a time to recognize the hard work that 3. National truck driver appreciation week tagged articles. Nov 17, 2014 ata thanks truck drivers video truck driver appreciation week 2014 september 17, 2014 jim dough leave a comment american trucking associations ata president and ceo bill graves recently expressed his gratitude and respect for the nations professional truck drivers as part of national truck driver appreciation week 2014. Tokens of appreciation for the nations more than 3. National truck driver appreciation week september 7 to 12. Recognize drivers and their families during national truck. National ups driver appreciation day browncafe upsers. I love seeing shippers, consignees, trucking companies, and third party logistics providers 3pls take time to show their gratitude for americas hard working truck drivers. America is taking a week to celebrate its truckers. National truck driver appreciation week is when america takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economys most demanding and important jobs. Here you can find affordable merchandise in a range of colors and products to promote the professional trucking industry. National truck driver appreciation week ntdaw, september 1420, is when america takes the time to. Companies and individuals all across america are expressing thanks to truck drivers during national truck driver appreciation week sept.
See appreciation from overdrive, kenworth, amazon, atbs. Sept 814 is national truck driver appreciation week. Sep 12, 2018 its no secret that capacity is a topic that will remain top of mind for both shippers and carriers in the near future. Were celebrating national truck driver appreciation week at several locations september 1519. Pilot flying j will be offering coupons all week long for free 20ounce waters, fountain drinks, and coffee. Get involved in your industry and join the new industrywide image movement, trucking moves america forward. During this week, america honors all professional men and women truck drivers for their. As part of showing our appreciation, we would like you to participate. There is a national truck driver appreciation week in midseptember that we would fall under. September 1420 is when america takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economys most demanding and important jobs.
Sep 16, 2015 this week, trucking moves america forward tmaf, the industrywide image and education movement, kicks off its celebration of national truck driver appreciation week by acknowledging and honoring professional drivers and members of the trucking industry. We are in the midst of truck driver appreciation week. Ata ata unveils national truck driver appreciation week. Truck drivers, you truly are the powertrain of the economy and the industry. Jordan laventure won alltruckjobs trucker trivia contest during the 2018 national truck driver appreciation week. Graves thanked not only the nations commercial truck drivers comprising some 3. Sep 10, 2018 national truck driver appreciation week is the perfect time to honor all professional truck drivers across the nation for their hard work and dedication. National truck driver appreciation week, held september 7 12, is a chance. Professional drivers are the lifeblood of americas economy, hauling goods and products that we use every day, and this week. Although truck driving remains a maledominated profession, the presence of women is progressively growing. During national truck driver appreciation week, professional truck drivers can take steps toward getting more healthy and fit. The long hours and demanding nature of driving a truck can make it a hazardous occupation. The truckload carriers association has named stafford albertson, a professional truck driver with network transport, a highway angel, for helping at the scene of a serious accident involving a van. This is the first opportunity for tmaf supporters to purchase tmafbranded merchandise to support this growing image campaign.
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