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FMCSA Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Friday, September 20, 2024

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is September 15-21, 2024 – a week dedicated to celebrating the more than 3.5 million professional truck drivers who make sacrifices every day to ensure goods and resources travel safely to their destination. From food, clothes, medicine, and more, these items are all made accessible because of America’s hardworking professional truck drivers. Join FMCSA in thanking professional truck drivers for their commitment to moving our Nation’s economy and people forward! 

Join Us!

Join FMCSA in thanking America’s professional truck drivers for their contributions to the health of the nation’s supply chain and economy. 

Sun, September 15 Follow FMCSA on social media to view our digital content
Mon, September 16 Consider using the shareable content below to draft your own social media posts to thank our nation’s truck drivers.
Tue, September 17

FMCSA Deputy Administrator Vinn White visits a Virginia weigh station to thank truck drivers. 

11:00 am ET - Check out our social media pages for video and photos from the engagement. 

Wed, September 18 FMCSA partners with Maryland community colleges to announce millions in grants to enhance access to CDL training across the country. Watch the press conference live!
 

Press conference canceled due to inclement weather forecast.

Thu, September 19

FMCSA joins USDOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg to highlight women truck drivers with special photo gallery at USDOT Headquarters. This event is open to the public and the media!

10:00 am ET – 3rd St SE, Plaza, USDOT HQ, Washington DC 
View livestream at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/salute-women-truckers
Questions? Email fmcsa.publicaffairs@dot.gov 

Fri, September 20 FMCSA salutes our nation’s military veteran truck drivers. Follow us on social media for highlights!

 Shareable Content

Use the content below show your appreciation to all the professional truck drivers! Don’t forget to tag FMCSA on social media. 

Social Media Post #1

Join us to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week from September 15-21 and show your gratitude for the hardworking truck drivers for their commitment to moving our Nation’s economy and people forward! #NTDAW 

Social Media Post #2

Thank you to veteran truck drivers for your dedication and service both on and off the road. We are grateful for your commitment to our country! #NTDAW

 

 

Social Media Post #3

Thank you to the more than 3.5 million truck drivers who ensure goods and resources travel safely to their destination. Your efforts help keep our roads safe and our country moving! #NTDAW

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