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Associations, carriers, even police showed truckers their appreciation

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was filled with celebrations by industry stakeholders.

September 18, 2023

People marching with banners

Trucker aids fellow drivers whose tractor-trailers had been blown over

“As soon as the winds subsided enough, I jumped out to check the tractor-trailer in front of me.”

September 15, 2023

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber opens search for 40th Highway Heroes

Since 1983 Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe.

September 14, 2023

Goodyear Highway Hero Andrew Waits

Here's how carriers and others have shown appreciation on Facebook

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week continues through Saturday.

September 13, 2023

Trucker Appreciation signs

TMAF promotes Driver Appreciation Week with billboards and radio spots

“I am proud of the participation of the state trucking associations and companies who joined the TMAF #ThankATrucker program to showcase their safest truck drivers."

September 12, 2023

Truck Driver Appreciation Week billboard

Trucker uses his first responder skills to help rescue fellow driver in crash

“This is just in my blood. I can’t just let something like that go by me if I can do something to help someone else.”

September 8, 2023

Truck driver David Williams

Nominations being accepted for TravelCenters of America awards

Nominations are being accepted through Oct. 27. A panel of trucking professionals will review all the nominees to select Citizen Driver finalists.

September 6, 2023

TA Citizen Driver Award collage

Transition Trucking award has 17 semi-finalists; winner named Dec. 16

“This is an incredible group of drivers who show us that the future of this industry is in good hands.”

September 5, 2023

Kenworth T680 Signature Edition truck

Businesses offering National Truck Driver Appreciation Week specials

Professional truckers will enjoy special deals on food and drinks at several businesses.

September 5, 2023

ABF Freight driver honored for helping woman, dog in I-294 wreck

“It’s just how I feel—it’s just what I do. You’re in a wreck, I help you.”

September 2, 2023

Love's recognizes truckers for all of September with special deals

“As National Truck Driver Appreciation Week arrives, we extend our gratitude to the heroes of the highway: professional drivers."

September 2, 2023

Truck driver pumping diesel

Trucker stops to aid crash victim who was stranded for several hours

It turned out the man had wrecked his car in a nearby ditch about four hours earlier and lost his phone in the accident.

August 30, 2023

Highway Angel Jacob Picklesimer

Trucker 'just doing his job' assists victims of crash in Colorado

“The car was smoking and everybody was still inside."

August 25, 2023

Truck driver Timothy Olden

New survey results: Majority of truckers find their jobs stressful

“Many truck drivers develop strategies to manage the long hours, isolation, and health issues that come with the job."

August 25, 2023

Truck driver leaning against the front of his truck

Loves' to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

“Thank you to our team members and customers for stepping up each year and supporting this amazing cause."

August 22, 2023

Children's Miracle Network and Love's collage

Bison driver honored for pulling a couple from their crashed SUV

“There’s nothing more important in our lives than to help someone in need. I cannot imagine how I could go by and not help.”

August 18, 2023

Truck driver honored by TCA

Trucker's action leads to apprehension of traffickers with caged children

“Next thing you know, the police pulled them over — cops came out of everywhere.”

August 16, 2023

Load One driver honored for actions at I-40 wreck of several cars

“If you see somebody in need and you’ve got the ability to help, you help. This is the way people should be.”

August 15, 2023

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'Ice Road Truckers' returns; Lisa Kelly, Todd Dewey are back on the ice

Oddly, the show was never officially canceled. It was just placed on indefinite hiatus.

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Have your say: Survey of top industry issues now open through Oct. 10

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Cargo theft expected to surge during long Labor Day weekend

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Duffy threatens 3 states with loss of funds over language enforcement

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