As an annual event, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week takes place every September to honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of truck drivers. During the week of September 15-21, we join in expressing gratitude for the essential role truck drivers play in keeping goods moving across the country—from ‘Coast to Coast,’ as this year’s theme highlights.
Professional truck drivers complete one of the economy’s most demanding and important jobs, yearly delivering nearly 11.5 billion tons of freight—over 70% of the nation’s freight by weight. Over 3.5 million truck drivers deliver such goods safely, securely, and on time.
By keeping industries supplied and goods moving, truck drivers make significant contributions to the economy. From enabling infrastructure development to maintaining agricultural supply chains, from delivering disaster relief supplies to fueling other transportation sectors, the contributions of truck drivers are pivotal to maintaining a healthy economy.
Truck drivers also impact our daily lives by ensuring that food, medicines, and consumer products are readily available. By facilitating the continuous and timely movement of goods, they help keep transportation costs low, which translates into lower consumer prices. And truck drivers are often the lifeline between remote, rural, and urban areas.
At W.I.S. Logistics, we want to particularly acknowledge the members of our Core Carrier Program. As an elite category, these companies excel at efficient transportation and place exceptional value on customer service. They meet or exceed requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation and boast an on-time delivery percentage of 99% or better. We are grateful for the solid partnerships and long-term collaborations we have established with these carriers.
As you and your organization recognize National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, you can use #ThankATrucker and #NTDAW24 on social media. And if you are seeking a 3PL partner with reliable carriers, connect with us today for further information.