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Show your support for truckers everywhere on National Truckers Appreciation Day - thank a trucker, donate to a charity, and spread the love!
Celebrate National Truckers Appreciation Day on October 4 by honoring the hardworking men and women of the trucking industry. This important day has been observed since the 1980s to recognize all of their contributions to our economy, including shipping goods across long distances and providing essential services in times of crisis. So let's show our appreciation for these incredible individuals who help keep America running!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beginnings of Long Haul Trucking</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, shipments were transported over long distances using covered wagons drawn by horses or oxen.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Motor Trucks</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first motor trucks were introduced, paving the way for the modern trucking industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Interstate Highway System</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 into law, officially creating the Interstate Highway System and dramatically increasing efficiency for truckers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Deregulation of the Trucking Industry</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 is signed into law, deregulating the trucking industry and causing a boom in independent truckers and carriers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Truckers Appreciation Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beginnings of National Truckers Appreciation Day, celebrating and recognizing contributions of truck drivers nation-wide</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Truckers during COVID-19 Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Truck drivers play a crucial role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering essential goods and supplies around the country.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a thank you card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to write a heartfelt thank you message to the truckers in your life. Let them know how much their efforts are appreciated.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Set up a care package</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together a special care package to show truckers that their long hours on the road are not forgotten. Include items such as snacks, drinks, and hygiene products.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a BBQ</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a BBQ for the truckers in your area. Invite their families and other members of the community to join in on the celebration.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Offer discounts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Businesses can offer discounts to truckers as a way of showing appreciation for their hard work. This could be anything from discounted meals to special deals on hotel rooms.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize an event specifically to honor truckers. Invite them and their families to attend, and make sure there is plenty of food and entertainment available.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Truckers play a vital role in our economy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Truckers work tirelessly to deliver goods to people across the country. Without them, our economy would grind to a halt as products could not be transported to grocery stores and warehouses. Without truck drivers, there would be no food on shelves, no gasoline at filling stations, and no online shopping!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Truckers are brave & hardworking</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Truck drivers must cope with all kinds of challenging conditions while on the road including extreme weather, traffic hazards and sleep deprivation. It takes courage and dedication to stay focused and keep driving under these tough conditions - that's why Truckers Appreciation Day is so important!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Trucking jobs support families</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The trucking industry is full of hard working individuals who provide for their families through long hours spent behind the wheel. Truck drivers often sacrifice quality time with their loved ones to make sure they can provide for them, making them true heroes in American society today!</p></div></div>
National Truckers Appreciation Day is celebrated on October 4 every year. In 2024 it falls on a Friday.
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