National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19

Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19 by combining genuine recognition with practical benefits that make drivers’ jobs and time on the road easier.

Good ideas include:

• Host an appreciation breakfast, cookout, or catered lunch at company locations.
• Give each driver a handwritten thank-you note from company leadership.
• Provide gift cards for fuel, restaurants, groceries, coffee, or truck stops.
• Offer branded apparel, insulated tumblers, coolers, duffel bags, or safety gear.
• Create driver appreciation packages with snacks, drinks, personal-care items, and useful road supplies.
• Recognize individual drivers for safety, years of service, customer service, or attendance.
• Highlight drivers in company newsletters, social media posts, and workplace displays—with their permission.
• Invite customers and employees to submit messages thanking drivers for their service.
• Provide a special bonus, additional paid time off, or another meaningful financial reward.
• Hold daily drawings for prizes throughout the week.
• Arrange truck washes, vehicle inspections, or preventive-maintenance services.
• Include drivers’ families by providing family meal certificates, event tickets, or appreciation gifts.
• Have managers and office staff personally ride along with drivers to better understand their work.

The strongest appreciation programs include three elements: personal recognition, a practical reward, and year-round follow-through. A sincere thank-you matters most when drivers also see continued attention to safe equipment, realistic schedules, respectful communication, and adequate time at home.