Pulaski Times

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have introduced a Senate resolution designating the week of September 15-21, 2024, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week."

“I’m proud to support the men and women who drive long hours to deliver goods and products across the country and move our communities forward. Arkansas truckers play a crucial role in our economy. I’m honored to recognize their work and committed to continue championing policies to help enhance their industry,” Boozman said.

“Truckers are the backbone of our economy, driving long hours to deliver the goods that keep stores stocked and businesses running,” said Kelly. “National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important recognition of the sacrifices they make every day. I will continue to support policies that make their jobs safer and our supply chains stronger.”

“National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an opportunity for us as a nation to take stock of the countless ways truckers provide for all of us. Their impact can be seen and felt everywhere, because everything we want or need is moved by truck,” said American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear. “We applaud Senators Boozman and Kelly for leading this bipartisan effort to recognize the extraordinary hard work, dedication, and sacrifice of America’s professional drivers. Our reliance on truckers is absolute, and our appreciation for them should be as well. This resolution serves as a reminder of their indispensable role in our daily lives.”

Click here to read the Senate resolution.