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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important time for America to thank all the professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in undertaking one of our economy's most demanding and important jobs. This weeklong celebration honors the professional truck drivers who deliver America's freight safely and securely every day. These 3.49 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely, and on time, but they also keep our highways safe.

Celebrated annually, this year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 10-16, 2023 and we invite all Americans to show professional truck drivers appreciation and support for all the hard work they do. Their efforts contribute greatly to our quality of life and truly move America forward.

In advance of this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the American Trucking Associations announces the opening of the official NTDAW Store.

“Truck drivers are extraordinarily dedicated, maintain the highest safety standards and are committed to professionalism in everything they do. National Truck Driver Appreciation week is a chance to publicly express how much we value these hard working men and women who keep our economy on the move,” said Sue Hensley, ATA’s Executive Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs. “Each year, truck drivers travel hundreds of billions of miles to transport life’s essentials and modern conveniences from coast to coast. This year’s theme, ‘Miles of Gratitude,’ underscores the need for our appreciation to match the enormous contributions truck drivers make. NTDAW is a reminder of the respect and recognition that we owe these essential workers year round.”

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, this year celebrated September 10-16, is an annual event that formally recognizes the efforts of the 3.5 million truck drivers who drive our economy forward.  State trucking associations, industry suppliers, law enforcement and motor carriers of all sizes from coast to coast are set to host appreciation events for these professionals who safely deliver 72.2% of the country's total freight tonnage. 

Friends of the industry will have the opportunity to purchase merchandise that showcases their support for the men and women who deliver our nation’s goods.

The NTDAW Store features an array of products carrying the new 2023 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo designed with professional truck drivers in mind.  Items for sale include t-shirts, baseball caps, banners and more.  The website also includes press and social kits for organizations and individuals to join in the NTDAW celebration.  ATA invites carriers, shippers and the general public to incorporate the logo into signage to thank our nation’s drivers.