A Resolution designating the week of September 14 through 20, 2025, as "Truck Driver Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates the week of September 14 through 20, 2025, as "Truck Driver Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the significant role truck drivers play in Pennsylvania’s economy and the nation’s supply chain, noting their contribution to jobs, freight transportation, and the state’s economy. It also acknowledges the demanding nature of the profession and the importance of truckers in delivering goods across the state and country.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of September 14-20, 2025, as Truck Driver Appreciation Week in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the historical significance of the semi-trailer truck invention.
- Highlights the reliance of 80% of US communities on trucking for goods delivery.
- States that truckers transport approximately 10 billion tons of freight annually.
- Notes the average trucker’s high mileage (over 100,000 miles per year).
- Emphasizes Pennsylvania’s large trucking industry, employing over 362,200 people.
- Acknowledges the number of truckers residing in Pennsylvania (approximately 89,920).
- Recognizes the challenges faced by truck drivers, including long hours and difficult conditions.
Who is affected
- Truck drivers
- Pennsylvania residents
- Pennsylvania businesses (particularly trucking companies)
- The trucking industry in Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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