Every year, from September 9th to 15th, we celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation week to thank the 3 million plus professional truck drivers in the country for their tireless service to the nation and all of its people.
While as an industry we have earmarked a specific week in the year to acknowledge the great work these professionals do for us, appreciation for their work should not be limited to seven days in a year. It should be a part of how we interact with them day in and day out all year round.
Six Reasons to Thank and Appreciate Truck Drivers Every Day of Every Year
#1. They drive the economy – Road transportation makes it possible for us to reach our end customers with ease and on time. Our truck drivers deliver the goods and commodities that we or our business require on a day to day basis to function with efficiency.
#2. Truckers facilitate other modes of transportation – Over the road transportation provides the link to sea, air, and rail transport. Our truck drivers deliver our goods to the terminals where they can be loaded on ships, cargo planes, or trains for further transportation. Road transportation managed by our truckers is what makes international trade and global movement of goods possible.
#3. Truck drivers keep our roads safe – By following all rules and regulations set for safe driving irrespective of how long they’ve been on the road, truck drivers ensure that the roads are safe for the other drivers and pedestrians. They are the monitors and the guides on the road.
#4. They’re always at work – Torrential rains, rough storms, heavy snowfall, or hot summer days, nothing can stop truck drivers from getting on the road and working. They’re working even when the roads are closed due to rough weather and all of us are sitting beside our fireside enjoying a day off from work with a hot cup of coffee or chocolate.
#5. They provide the calm in the calamity – When entire cities get washed away in storms or collapse due to earthquakes, truck drivers are the first to offer their services to go to the affected areas with food, clothing, medical aid, and other support. If required, they also help evacuate the people to safety, even if it means putting their own life at risk.
#6. They stay away from their families for many days – Truck driving requires drivers to be on the road for days, sometimes even weeks at a time. To ensure that our lives and businesses continue to function without any hassles, the drivers often miss out on special occasions of their loved ones – wedding anniversaries, children’s birthdays, holidays, and other functions where their families may need their support or presence. For this devotion to their jobs, we must thank not only the truck drivers but also their families who support them in fulfilling their duties efficiently and effectively!
Take Time to Thank The Trucker Community!
As a part of the freight and logistics industry, we at BlueGrace Logistics would like to thank the truck driver community for the work they do to keep our business operating seamlessly and efficiently and for keeping our customers happy with every trip they make! Here’s a big THANK YOU to the drivers who keep our lives moving!