Thank a Driver!

Have you ever stopped to think about what a professional truck driver’s day really looks like?

It is not just driving from point A to point B.

Before a driver even gets behind the wheel, there are background checks, testing, medical requirements, inspections, dispatch details, paperwork, and safety checks.

Then comes the real world: traffic, weather, tight appointments, loading delays, scale houses, limited parking, and people who do not always understand how much room a truck needs to stop.

They are managing safety, time, equipment, customers, freight, regulations, and family life all at the same time.

And nearly 73% of all freight in the U.S. moves by truck. That means almost everything we eat, wear, build with, work with, or buy depends on a professional driver.

So the next time you are behind a slow truck, remember it may be governed for safety.

The next time you think about cutting in front of one, remember the driver cannot stop like a car.

And the next time you see a professional driver, take a second to say thank you.

They are skilled, dedicated, safety-focused people working hard to serve others and get home to their families.

Thank a driver. They keep America moving.