National Truck Driver Appreciation Week |
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Senator Deb Fischer
Congressional Record, 114th Congress
15 September 2016
Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize America's
professional truck drivers who serve our Nation by safely delivering
such vital goods as the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the
medicine we rely on.
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APPRECIATION WEEK Mrs. CAPITO. . . . Mr. President, today . . .
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DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK Mrs. FISCHER. . . . Mr. President, today
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This week, September 11 through 17, is designated as National Truck
Driver Appreciation Week to honor the 3.5 million professional truck
drivers in the United States. According to the American Trucking
Associations, the trucking industry employs more than 7 million people,
making it not only essential to our economy, but also one of our
country's largest employers.
In Nebraska, the trucking industry employs nearly 63,000 men and
women who safely deliver essential goods from Scottsbluff to Lincoln
and everywhere in between.
Trucking is a major driver of our economy, responsible for nearly 70
percent of the total U.S. freight tonnage. More than 80 percent of
communities rely solely on the trucking industry for their goods and
commodities.
America's truck drivers are dedicated to keeping our highways safe.
They follow stringent safety regulations, attend frequent training
programs, and educate the motoring public to help them drive safely
around tractor-trailers.
America's truck drivers sacrifice precious time with their families
while delivering their products to millions more. This week, we pause
to say thank you.
I salute these fine professionals and their families for their
dedication to delivering life's essentials safely and securely.