Trump, Chao Thank Truckers at White House

A picturesque view of the South Lawn of the White House beneath blue skies as President Trump honors four representatives of the trucking industry on April 16, 2020, for their efforts on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press)

President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear accepts a gold key gift from President Trump, who honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

UPS driver and America's Road Team Captain Charlton Paul accepts a gold key gift from President Trump, who honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

Big G Express driver Steve Richardson speaks during an event in which President Trump honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

Tina Peterson, a driver for Ravenwood Transport/FedEx Ground and an America's Road Team captain, receives a gold key gift from President Trump as he honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

Dylan Madigan, a DHL Express driver from New Jersey, accepts a gold key gift from President Trump, who honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

President Trump honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

President Trump honored the trucking industry for its work during the coronavirus pandemic with a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2020. (White House YouTube channel)

President Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao return to the White House at the conclusion of the event honoring the trucking industry for its efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press)