The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding the Senate’s unanimous decision to officially recognize September 14–20, 2025, as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
ATA President and CEO Chris Spear emphasized just how much the country relies on professional drivers:
“When every convenience and necessity is available on a store shelf or just a click away, it can be easy to overlook America’s 3.6 million truck drivers who pull off this logistical feat day after day. Our reliance on truckers is absolute, and our appreciation for them should be as well. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week provides the opportunity for Americans to give them the gratitude they richly deserve. We applaud Senators Boozman and Kelly for leading the bipartisan effort to recognize the extraordinary hard work, dedication, and sacrifice of America’s professional drivers.”
The resolution was introduced by Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), who both underscored the vital role truck drivers play in everyday life.
Sen. Boozman called drivers both essential and a point of pride for his state:
“Truck drivers are the backbone of our economy and a source of pride for our state. These men and women spend long hours away from their families to deliver the goods that keep our communities moving. Trucking touches most facets of modern life, and I am proud to lead the Senate in showing professional truck drivers gratitude and respect.”
Sen. Kelly echoed that sentiment, pointing to the daily impact of drivers in Arizona and beyond:
“Arizona’s truck drivers are the reason our grocery shelves stay stocked, our hospitals get critical supplies, and our businesses reach their customers. They put in long hours on the road, away from their families, to keep our economy moving. I’m proud to join Senator Boozman in recognizing the hard work and sacrifice of these men and women during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.”
The Senate’s bipartisan resolution highlights the importance of America’s 3.6 million professional truck drivers and the sacrifices they make to keep goods moving across the nation.
Source: The Trucker
