During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 15-21, we honored the 3.1 million professional truck drivers that deliver America’s freight safely and securely. We offered double MyRewards points on fuel and gave away 70,000 hats and 10,000 cups of coffee. We also held a photo of the week contest on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram that gave drivers more opportunities to win free points.
“We wanted to show our appreciation to them because we know that without them, this country wouldn’t move,”said Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam. “It was great talking to professional drivers and thanking them for the great job they do for our country and letting them know how much they mean to Pilot Flying J.”
There are more than 3.1 million professional truck drivers nationwide delivering life’s essentials. These professional men and women behind the wheel log close to 398 billion miles each year and in 2011 delivered 68.5 percent of the U.S. freight tonnage – or more than 9.4 billion tons of freight. 80 percent of U.S. communities depend solely on the trucking industry. Professional truck drivers keep this country moving.
Take a moment and recognize the significant contributions of our professional truck drivers. The efficiency and safety that these drivers guarantee allow businesses and American citizens to confidently ship goods across state lines and throughout America.
We recognize and appreciate the work of professional drivers – this week and every week.
To learn more about the trucking industry, visit www.ntdaw.org.