A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution that designates a specific week—September 14 through September 20, 2025—as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It recognizes the vital role of professional truck drivers in the U.S. economy and national life, highlighting their large numbers (about 3.5 million), the vast distances they travel (about 330 billion miles per year), and the volume of freight they move (roughly 11 billion tons annually). The resolution emphasizes how trucking supports everyday needs (medical supplies, food distribution, emergency relief) and national security, noting that many communities rely on trucking as their primary or sole transportation option. The text does not create legal requirements, funding, or policy changes; it is a symbolic acknowledgment intended to honor and draw attention to truck drivers during that week.
Key Points
- 1Designates the week of September 14–20, 2025 as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
- 2Highlights the trucking industry as the backbone of the U.S. economy and the essential services truck drivers provide.
- 3Cites the scale of trucking: about 3.5 million professional drivers; 330 billion miles driven each year; about 11 billion tons of freight moved annually (roughly 70% of U.S. freight).
- 4Stresses the communities that rely on trucking, including remote areas, and the role of truckers in delivering medical supplies, food, and emergency relief, as well as supporting national security through transport of military equipment and personnel.
- 5Is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution with no new laws, regulations, or funding requirements.