This week, September 11-17, 2022, is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). Logistics Plus (which was founded and is owned by a former truck driver) and its sister company, National Truckload (NTL), would like to thank the 3.6 million professional men and women for their hard work in undertaking one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These truck drivers deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time. We ask that you please join us this week to celebrate and honor our truck drivers for all of their hard work and dedication.
Americans in all fifty states have taken extraordinary steps to show their appreciation for the important work that professional truck drivers have done as we navigate our way through the coronavirus pandemic. From children passing out lunches, to “I Heart Truck” signs across America’s highways, the public has taken notice of the essential role truck drivers play in their lives. While it’s impossible to individually recognize each driver, we thank you for your crucial role in keeping our society moving forward during these challenging times.
TRUCKING INDUSTRY FACTS AND FIGURES:
- The U.S. trucking industry is worth nearly $800 billion
- The trucking industry is responsible for moving 70% of all goods in the U.S.
- In 2019, trucks moved over 11 billions tons of freight
- Truck drivers earn more than most average Americans
- An average truck driver drives more than 100,000 miles per year
- Over 13% of all registered vehicles in the U.S. are commercial trucks
To learn more about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, visit the American Trucking Association (ATA) website here: https://www.trucking.org/national-truck-driver-appreciation-week