National Truck Drover Appreciation Week begins Sunday, Sept. 15 and lasts until Saturday, Sept. 21. During that span of time, many carriers, businesses and organizations will take time to recognize the contributions of truck drivers in a variety of ways.
Here are some of the special ways drivers will be appreciated:
United Insurance, MMTA thank truckers in Maine
Truckers in Maine will receive plenty of thanks and gifts next week courtesy of United Insurance and the Main Motor Transportation Association.
All week long, representatives from the two businesses will hand out free safety equipment and gifts to truckers. The schedul and locations include:
- Monday, Sept. 16: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Irving truck stop, Fairfield; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Irving truck stop, Farmington
- Tuesday, Sept. 17: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Irving truck stop, Auburn
- Wednesday, Sept. 18: 8 a.m. to noon, Kennebunk Service Plaza
- Thursday, Sept. 19: 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Irving truck stop, Houlton; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Irving truck stop/Millinocket
- Friday, Sept. 20: 8 a.m. to noon, Dysart’s truck stop, Hampden
Truckers passing through those locations are encouraged to stop in for complimentary safety vests, insulated work gloves, travel mugs and free coffee.
PA organizations offer free food to truckers
The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to offer a series of events for truck drivers in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
PMTA will be providing free meals, snacks and other giveaways to truck drivers at a series of PA Turnpike service plazas, Sheetz locations and welcome centers across Pennsylvania.
Clearfield County: Monday
Location: Sheetz Falls Creek Location - 1867 Rich Hwy, Falls Creek, PA 15840
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Info: Sheetz donated coupons for free MTO items, trucker-style hats and other freebies to pass out to truck drivers. PMTA will be handing out program information, safety tips and other giveaways.
Harrisburg Area: Tuesday
Location: Cumberland Valley Turnpike Service Plaza (Milemarker 219.10 East)
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The PA Turnpike donated vouchers for free food inside the service plaza. PMTA will be handing out program information, safety tips and other giveaways.
Allentown Area: Wednesday
Location: Allentown Turnpike Service Plaza (Milemarker 55.90 North and South)
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The PA Turnpike donated vouchers for a free coffee and donut from Dunkin’ inside the service plaza. PMTA will be handing out program information, safety tips and other giveaways.
Lancaster Area: Thursday
Location: Sheetz Marietta Location - 1158 River Rd.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sheetz donated coupons for free MTO items, trucker-style hats and other freebies to pass out to truck drivers. PMTA will be handing out program information, safety tips and other giveaways.
Pittsburgh Area: Thursday
Location: Oakmont Plum Turnpike Service Plaza (Milemarker 49.30 East)
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The PA Turnpike donated vouchers for free food inside the service plaza. PMTA will be handing out program information, safety tips and other giveaways.
York Area: Friday
Location: I-83 Welcome Center – I-83 Northbound (2.5 miles north of PA/MD border)
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sheetz donated coupons for free MTO items, trucker-style hats and other freebies to pass out to truck drivers. PMTA will be handing out program information, safety tips and other giveaways.
Travel Centers of America will have special offers
TravelCenters of America next week will recognize the work professional drivers do every day. During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, team members will pass out thank you cards with surprise special offers inside. Additionally, team members will wear pins sharing personalized messages about what they appreciate most about professional drivers.
At TA, Petro, and TA Express locations across the country, drivers will be welcomed with thousands of special offers compliments of Coca-Cola, Burger King, Pepsi, Keebler, Ruiz, and Howes (while supplies last) and several promotional offers including discounts on oil changes, merchandise and free meals.
“We love having this week as an extra opportunity to do a little more to show how grateful we are for professional drivers,” said Debi Boffa, TA CEO. “I would like to thank all professional drivers for continuing to trust us while on the road working; we will continue our renewed focus on providing safer, cleaner site for our guests and will continue working to enhance the overall experience and make every guest feel welcomed and at home."
Love to appreciate drivers all of September
Love’s Travel Stops is extending the National Truck Driver Appreciation Week celebrations with exclusive offers throughout September. All month, professional drivers can visit Love’s locations to redeem offers through Love’s loyalty program, My Love Rewards, and on the Love’s Connect App.
A statement from Love’s said it is thankful for drivers year-round and to further recognize their contributions, Love’s has curated deals during Driver Appreciation Month, starting on Sept. 1. My Love Rewards members will receive an email with available offers and they can activate mobile deals with a single tap in the special offer email or in the Deals section of the Love’s Connect App.
Love's is offering drivers extra savings, rewards and points, including:
- Earn double My Love Rewards points on any in-store merchandise purchase in September by adding the Mobile Deal to your My Love Rewards card
- Get a Premium Bundle truck wash at the Deluxe Bundle price by adding the Mobile Deal to your My Love Rewards card
- Free driver appreciation hat with the purchase of three packs of gloves
- Free Traverse Pro Series hat with the purchase of a Traverse Travel Gear seat cushion or Traverse Pro Series flashlight
- Weekly discounts on various food items through the My Love Rewards card or Love's Connect App
- $10 back in My Love Rewards points on any oil and professional maintenance purchase
Pilot says, 'Here's to you" to professional drivers
Pilot is celebrating truckers throughout September, saying “Here’s to You” to professional drivers with free drinks and special deals.
Featuring real professional drivers in its campaign, Pilot is celebrating the hardworking people behind the wheel of a big rig with a “Here’s to You” cheers and an inviting call to “See You Out Here.” Throughout September, Pilot will recognize truckers in its commercials, billboards, store signage and digital content.
Additionally, as a token of Pilot’s appreciation, truck drivers can save all September through use of the myRewards Plus app at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers, including:
- Three free drinks every week, including Pilot coffee, fountain drinks and top-selling beverage brands from the cooler
- Exclusive discounts on popular snack items
- Military and veteran professional drivers will receive extra discounts on snacks in addition to the 10% military discount on food and beverage (after authentication through ID.me)
Sheetz's appreciation goes all month
Sheetz announced it will celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week for all of September with several deals for truck drivers.
They include:
- Two hot dogz for $1 (does not include recipes, toppings or extras)
- Free bag of fryz with any other purchase
- Buy one 12 ounce Zoa energy drink, get the other free
- Free ‘Nestle Pure Life’ or ‘Dasani’ 24-pack case of water with any $10+ purchase
The company said these offers are available for My Sheetz Rewardz members at all of Sheetz’s 750+ locations, limit one offer per customer transaction. The deals will be available for the remainder of September.
Sheetz said it will also be giving away free hats at its 45+ locations that offer truck diesel fuel from now until Sept. 30. Drivers can receive a hat by adding “TRUCKYEAH” on the Offerz tab of the Sheetz app. These hats will be available while supplies last, limit one per customer.
To download the Sheetz app, customers can visit www.sheetz.com/app.
OOIDA & TAT giving away headsets
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s is partnering with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) to celebrate NTDAW.
The organizations are working with Blue Tiger USA for a giveaway on Facebook during NTDAW. In an effort to honor owner-operators, TAT and OOIDA will give away five, over-the-ear, hands-free Storm Headsets, a donation from Blue Tiger.
The giveaway will be announced on TAT’s and OOIDA’s Facebook pages Monday, Sept. 16, and will be open for entry through Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Winners will be announced on Friday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Central.
Distributor of wines, spirits and beer toasts drivers
Martignetti Companies, New England’s leading distributor of wines, spirits and beer, will have a weeklong celebration recognizing the dedication and hard work of their drivers and warehouse support teams in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
“This week is about recognizing our teams for their consistent hard work and the reliable service they provide our customers day in and day out,” said Stephen Doherty, vice president/general manager of Quality Beverage.
To show appreciation, Martignetti Companies is hosting various events throughout Truck Driver Appreciation Week at its distribution centers, including merchandise giveaways, gift cards, and raffles for all warehouse and delivery employees.
“With nearly 20 million cases of wines, spirits, and beer projected to be delivered next year across our Massachusetts and Connecticut locations, we are grateful for our drivers and their commitment to excellence” said Edward DeVito, senior vice president of Warehouse and Delivery Operations. “We truly have the best team in the industry,”
A statement from the company said, "Martignetti Companies extends sincere appreciation to our truck drivers, warehouse associates, and support teams for their exceptional dedication and hard work. Their collective efforts ensure that we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations, maintaining the high standards we’re known for. We are proud to have such a committed team driving our success every day."
Landstar truck giveaway during NTDAW
Landstar’s BCO Appreciation Days event in Durant, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -19, falls in the middle of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. That gives Landstar employees and agents two great opportunities in one week to acknowledge Landstar BCOs for the dedication to the safety and service excellence they demonstrate every day of the year, said a statement from the company.
Business capacity owner (BCO) is Landstar's term for independent truck owner-operators leased to Landstar.
The annual BCO Appreciation Days event is two days of networking opportunities, educational presentations, safety meetings, prizes and a vendor expo, where BCOs can talk to companies that offer different services as part of the Landstar Contractors’ Advantage Purchasing Program.
The highlight of the two-day event is the 50th Landstar truck giveaway! Thursday evening Landstar will give away a 2025 Kenworth T-680. Landstar hosts two truck giveaways each year.
For Landstar independent owner-operators who cannot attend the celebration in Oklahoma,the company is serving lunch at each of its U.S. field operations centers. BCOs are invited to stop by for lunch at noon local time Monday through Friday of this week.
