This year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 12-18, 2021, and takes on a special significance considering the crucial role truck drivers have played during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is October 4th National trucker day?
10/4 (October 4th) is National Trucker's Day! So give your favorite trucker a hug & buy him or her a cup of coffee.
How do you thank a truck driver?
- Be courteous on the road. The absolute best way you can thank a trucker is by showing them courtesy on the road. ...
- Pray for a trucker. More than likely you will see a trucker during the next few days. ...
- Post your thanks on social media with #thankatrucker. ...
- Buy a trucker a meal! ...
- Comment on our blog!
How do you celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week?
- Giveaways. Daily drawings for various prizes such as iPhones, CB radios, or the latest and greatest tech. ...
- Free Lunch. ...
- Put it in Writing. ...
- Drivers (and Families!) ...
- Truck Servicing. ...
- Gift It. ...
- Test Out Your Radio Voice. ...
- List It.
How much does the average trucker make a week?
Most drivers complete between 2,000 and 3,000 miles per week. That translates into average weekly pay ranging from $560 to $1,200. If you drove all 52 weeks in a year at those rates, you would earn between $29,120 and $62,400.
How much do truckers make a day?
Average truck driver pay per mile is between 28 and 40 cents per mile. Most drivers complete between 2,000 and 3,000 miles per week. That translates into average weekly pay ranging from $560 to $1,200. If you drove all 52 weeks in a year at those rates, you would earn between $29,120 and $62,400.
Yes. You can earn $100,000 or more a year as a truck driver. It generally takes a few years, and usually means that you have become a trainer or work as a team driver. Drivers who transition from company drivers to owner-operators often earn more than six figures annually.
How do you appreciate a truck driver?
- #1: Educate yourself and others around you. ...
- #2: Be a good pal on the road. ...
- #3: Thank a trucker. ...
- #4: Get social. ...
- #5: Deliver some care to drivers who deliver everything else. ...
- #6: Say it with a sign. ...
- #7: Pay it forward.