2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
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The coronavirus pandemic and other economic challenges have continued to test the resolve of America's truck drivers, but once again they have delivered, keeping goods and services flowing as the country rebounds from a once-in-a-lifetime crisis.
From food to fuel to vaccines and emergency supplies and more, truck drivers are continuing to move the country forward, often at great sacrifice to themselves.
PHOTO GALLERY: See images TT readers sent in for #NTDAW21
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which ran Sept. 12-18, 2021, sought to salute these efforts, and Transport Topics wanted to amplify that recognition whenever possible.
Below, scroll through social media posts that showed various ways companies appreciated their drivers.
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Congratulations to our winners for the Wilson Diecast Truck. Thanks for all that you do and have a very happy Friday! #wilsonlogistics #WLfamily #trucking #truckerlife #NTDAW21 #driverappreciation pic.twitter.com/suF4zRtiUi — Wilson Logistics (@WilsonDriven) September 17, 2021
We're wrapping up #NTDAW21 with a lunch for our Truckworx employees and customers at our Birmingham dealership!
As the week winds down, remember to #ThankATrucker every chance you get!#TruckworxFamily pic.twitter.com/NwHhnE2j60 — Truckworx (@TruckworxKW) September 17, 2021
What a great day for a luncheon! The JX team sponsored a lunch at @WELCompanies yesterday for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! #ThankADriver #NTDAW #NTDAW21 #JXTruckCenter pic.twitter.com/pui0111H0z — JX Truck Center (@JX_TruckCenter) September 17, 2021
Check out this post by gafroofing: This week for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we celebrated all of the men and women who safely transport and deliver our products everyday. Thank you for your continued hard work! #NTDAW21 #ThankATrucker pic.twitter.com/Y64Bvy6LFv — Roofers Fairfield CT (@fairfieldroofer) September 17, 2021
Me & @transfixIO are thrilled to highlight the work truck drivers every day! Thank you for your dedication to keeping our country moving forward! Our winner Debbie Desiderato is a 22-year truck driving veteran & I've renovated her rig so she has a"home away from home" #NTDAW2021 pic.twitter.com/fNUJwFdSdd — Jason Cameron (@jcamerontv) September 17, 2021
Meet Leandra and her adorable copilot, Rocky, our driver(s) of the day #SwiftDAW!
Leandra got him last year, and she said, "He goes with me everywhere!"
Thanks for being an awesome part of our Swift Family, Leandra & Rocky! #NTDAW2021 pic.twitter.com/tdOBjruVEn — Swift Transportation (@SwiftTransport) September 16, 2021
Thank you, #truckdrivers! We were happy to attend the #truckdriverappreciationweek event at @usxpress today in Dallas. #ntdaw2021 #thankatrucker #thankadriver #uptimedelivered pic.twitter.com/xIblNSTClX — Wheeler Fleet Solutions (@WheelerFleet) September 16, 2021
Watch live as FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi and Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy Carlos Monje celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week. https://t.co/4CS0jKLcfd — FMCSA (@FMCSA) September 16, 2021
Our team at Axle appreciates all our carrier partners throughout the country that help drive the economy forward every day!
Staff recently handed out thank you gifts at local travel centers this week.#ThankATrucker #NTDAW21 @TRUCKINGdotORG @WomenInTrucking @TCANews pic.twitter.com/NCjYHvkKqK — Axle Logistics (@AxleLogistics) September 17, 2021
A message of thanks to the dedicated professional truck drivers from ATA’s President and CEO, Chris Spear! #thankatrucker pic.twitter.com/YgzAIFW67o — American Trucking (@TRUCKINGdotORG) September 16, 2021
You cleared the bases time and time again hauling Convoy’s power-only loads. Your efficiency with drop-and-hook freight and on-time trailer returns knocked this award out of the park.#NTDAW2021 #HaulStarsAwards #thankatrucker #truckyeah pic.twitter.com/SNrReYtbdK — Convoy Team (@convoyteam) September 16, 2021
Today's Driver Appreciation lunch had us out at Boyd Bros. Transportation, Inc for a cookout for their awesome drivers and staff!
Thanks for having us out (And for giving Brent a haircut. He really needed one )!#TruckworxFamily #NTDAW21 pic.twitter.com/xQTU0ck1oo — Truckworx (@TruckworxKW) September 16, 2021
More photos of Truck Driver Appreciation Days from various locations including Portland, Chicago, Columbus, West Memphis, Savannah, Indianapolis, Obetz, & more!
Drivers, thank you for your hard work and dedication!#NationalTruckDriverAppreciationWeek #NTDAW2021 #NTDAW21 pic.twitter.com/qnqGjFUpmk — Schneider (@WeAreSchneider) September 16, 2021
The Blue Mounds office had a special thank you treat for our drivers this morning. We appreciate all you do for us, Ron and Dave! #ThankATrucker #ntdaw2021 pic.twitter.com/3XYMWlyFdr — Midwestern BioAg (@MidwesternBioAg) September 16, 2021
Scenes from Highway Transport in Joliet, Illinois #joliet #jolietil #Illinois #thankatrucker #bertha #NTDAW2021 #chicagoland #SemperFi #truckingmovesamericaforward Drive4Highway 1-800-800-5856 pic.twitter.com/xwBMErun4K — HighwayTransport (@hyttdrivers) September 15, 2021
It's been a great start to #NTDAW2021! We've been handing out thank you gifts across the country in honor of the men & women keeping America's cargo moving. We're excited to continue thanking drivers throughout the week.
Learn more: https://t.co/cfXzIPn19t #ThankATrucker pic.twitter.com/wzvBCj5jEM — DCLI (@DCLItweets) September 15, 2021
This week is Truck Driver Appreciation Week! As a former truck driver myself, I want to thank all of the hardworking men and women who spend long hours driving over the road to ensure that store shelves are stocked. #ThankATrucker #NTDAW2021 pic.twitter.com/1gnRWM8W81 — Rep. Mike Bost (@RepBost) September 16, 2021
Scenes from Highway Transport in Joliet, Illinois #joliet #jolietil #Illinois #thankatrucker #bertha #NTDAW2021 #chicagoland #SemperFi #truckingmovesamericaforward Drive4Highway 1-800-800-5856 pic.twitter.com/xwBMErun4K — HighwayTransport (@hyttdrivers) September 15, 2021
Thank you to the drivers at the Boise terminal! We appreciate your dedication to driving excellence. Happy National Driver Appreciation Week
———————#nationaltruckdriverappreciationweek #truckers #trucking #thankatrucker #truckerappreciation pic.twitter.com/TkzYPxcwIB — Peninsula Truck Lines (@peninsula_truck) September 14, 2021
Thank you @SenRickScott for honoring our professional drivers--and being a champion for the trucking industry. #ThankATrucker #NTDAW2021 https://t.co/ZGvBn653yC — Florida Trucking Association (@FloridaTrucking) September 16, 2021
Thank you @SenRickScott for honoring our professional drivers--and being a champion for the trucking industry. #ThankATrucker #NTDAW2021 https://t.co/ZGvBn653yC — Florida Trucking Association (@FloridaTrucking) September 16, 2021
Yesterday we surprised our drivers with backpacks full of goodies. A small token of our appreciation for their hard work this week and every week. THANK YOU to all our SGC drivers! #NTDAW2021 #NationalTruckDriverAppreciationWeek #ThankATrucker pic.twitter.com/1JRqVaN1yu — SGC Foodservice (@sgcfoodservice) September 16, 2021
Truck Drivers! Join Oregon Trucking Associations Sept. 15 at Jubitz to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week #NTDAW2021 Details - https://t.co/onK0Cs8Bow pic.twitter.com/e1guFB62E6 — Oregon Trucking (@OTAOregon) September 14, 2021
It's #NationalTruckDriverAppreciationWeek and we'll be highlighting trailblazing truck drivers all week!
After more than 30 years on the road, professional driver and trainer Barb Duncan knows a thing or two about trucking and safety. https://t.co/vxPcCbkZtJ #NTDAW2021 — WomenInTrucking (@WomenInTrucking) September 14, 2021
We donut know what we would do without you!
Stop by our Grand Rapids branch this week! Our team has lots of fun treats for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! #ThankATrucker#NTDAW #JXTruckCenter pic.twitter.com/T9mCuXpW8T — JX Truck Center (@JX_TruckCenter) September 14, 2021
We're grilled up some Hot Dogs & Hamburgers for our Garner Drivers & Staff today! Our game of the day was Plinko!! We our Garner Family! #NTDAW21 pic.twitter.com/TuHKNSKR8l — Garner Trucking, INC (@GarnerTrucking) September 13, 2021
Today’s ATA #NTDAW21 Raffle winners are Brent Sims, David Doucet, Jody Stone, Doug Castle, and April Coolidge. Congratulations and thank you for your continuous hard work and dedication to the trucking industry! #thankatrucker pic.twitter.com/2gZt4sn9jn — American Trucking (@TRUCKINGdotORG) September 13, 2021
Kicking off National Driver Appreciation Week, we want to congratulate Paul S. for reaching 3 million miles! What a huge accomplishment. He and Ellen have been driving for CFI for over 15 years. We want to thank both of you for your hard work and dedication. #NTDAW pic.twitter.com/XNSVv5kpQ1 — CFI (@CFIdrive) September 13, 2021
Meet Karen Collins, the first female package car driver in Jacksonville, FL, to attain 25 years of safe driving. “Everybody doesn’t drive like us, so we’ve got to be prepared, so we’ll make it home—our last stop of the day.” #CircleOfHonor #ProudUPSer #NTDAW #UPSDriversRock pic.twitter.com/vKYXvfZia3 — UPSers (@UPSers) September 13, 2021
Kicked off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with our annual employee anniversary brunch. Was so great to see all of your faces today!! #NTDAW2021 pic.twitter.com/ZS9B6HmCsL — All Truck Transport. (@AllTruckTrans) September 12, 2021
It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! To say #UPSdriversrock is an understatement. With more than 4 million miles of roads in the U.S. alone, it takes a special group of #UPSers to travel those roads day & night. #ThumbsUPS to the UPSers delivering what matters. #NTDAW pic.twitter.com/5MxFFq1n0l — UPSers (@UPSers) September 12, 2021
It’s our favorite time of year - National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! This week is dedicated to honoring the truck drivers across the country (and continent) that keep our country moving and carry out the TAT mission. Thank you, truckers!#NTDAW #ThankYouTruckers pic.twitter.com/drilJ7g0M5 — TAT (@TatTruckers) September 12, 2021
Wow! Be sure to view photos from today’s #AmericaRollsStrong parade which took place in #ClaremontNC. Did you attend the event? #trucking #transportation #truckloadstrong #911Anniversary #NTDAW #NTDAW2021 @drive4cargo (1/3) pic.twitter.com/VGNcG7O1LP — Truckload Carriers Association (@TCANews) September 12, 2021
It's #NationalTruckDriverAppreciationWeek! They have one of the most demanding & important jobs, and we thank them for their continued commitment & service to the industry. We've spotlighted some of these unsung heroes on our blog: https://t.co/ULqQbQwv7w #NTDAW2021 — WomenInTrucking (@WomenInTrucking) September 12, 2021
#NTDAW2021 is a time to remind the public of the debt of gratitude owed to these unsung heroes. @TRUCKINGdotORG https://t.co/qdQ8iWrXut — Transport Topics (@TransportTopics) September 3, 2021
We're celebrating #TruckDriverAppreciationWeek with @SouthernRecipe and highlighting our highway heroes!
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with @jcindaldytruckn #FeelGoodFriday pic.twitter.com/rqP97y4DrG — Truckers Relief Fund (@truckerfund) August 27, 2021
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Ends 9/3. Must be 18+ / U.S. resident to win. pic.twitter.com/peyw2vQ9ov — Southern Recipe (@SouthernRecipe) August 31, 2021
We're showing appreciation for truckers in September by encouraging everyone to join in the Trucker Salute! Pump your arm, post a video, tag @PilotFlyingJ @PFJRacing & use the hashtag #ThankATrucker to donate $5 to TMAF! #NTDAW2021 pic.twitter.com/srURVpFp4v — TruckingFWD (@TruckingFWD) August 27, 2021
Pretty awesome! #NTDAW2021 https://t.co/y8TVrSNjfJ — Eileen Curran (@ecurran005) August 18, 2021
Almost one month until NTDAW! The official #NTDAW2021 online store is now open! Head to ATA's Business Solutions for new merchandise celebrating professional truck drivers to #ThankATrucker! https://t.co/uHYdaRKs2X pic.twitter.com/CsglUEdFlF — TruckingFWD (@TruckingFWD) August 4, 2021
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