National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2020

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week holds a special meaning this year as truck drivers have gone above and beyond to keep stores, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities stocked in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 3.5 million truck drivers working in the U.S. continue to safely and securely deliver essential goods.

From passing out lunches to decorating highways with ‘I Love Truck Drivers’ signs, everyone’s finding a way to get involved and show their gratitude.

Here are just a few of the reasons to be thankful for truck drivers:

1. Truck Drivers Work Long Hours - Being a truck driver demands a lot of time spent on the road. The average truck driver works 60 hours a week and drives 107,000 miles per year*. Long weeks paired with long drives require a serious amount of dedication!
2. The Trucking Industry Keeps Our Economy Strong - The trucking industry is responsible for the transportation of products that are classified as essential. Keeping stores stocked and supply chains moving requires a lot of involvement - that’s why 5.8% of jobs in the U.S. are related to the trucking industry.
3. Truck Drivers Adapt to the Unexpected  - Covid-19 has required truck drivers to adapt to new conditions on the road. Many rest stops have closed for business in the spring and restaurants have introduced new restrictions. Even though finding a place to park or eat is looking a little different, truck drivers are still powering through every day, 24/7.
4. They Leveraged Reduced HOS Restrictions to Work Even Harder  - The Covid-19 emergency declaration resulted in the reduction of hours of service (HOS) restrictions. Truck drivers throughout the U.S. took this in stride, working harder and for longer hours to transport essential goods across the country.
5. Truck Drivers Keep Our Shelves Stocked - The full shelves shoppers have grown accustomed to wouldn’t exist without truck drivers. In 2019, the transportation industry was responsible for 72.5% of all freight in 2019. Without truck drivers, it would be a lot harder for so many products to make it from point A to point B! 
6. The Transportation Industry Supports Front Line Workers  - The transportation industry has worked tirelessly through the pandemic to keep hospitals, care centers, and homes supplied with the essentials they need. Products transported by truck drivers empower front line workers to perform their jobs as safely and securely as possible.

Kuebix is extremely thankful for the work truck drivers do every day, and it has never been clearer than now that truck drivers are our heroes on the road!

*source cdc.gov

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