Minnesota Trucking Association Recognizes Professional Drivers During 2025 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Brooklyn Center, MN — This week, the Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) along with the American Trucking Associations and the entire trucking industry, are celebrating the millions of professional truck drivers who deliver America’s freight safely and securely every day.

“The nation’s truckers are the lifeblood of our economy – delivering critical goods to farms, factories, stores, hospitals and homes,” said John Hausladen, MTA President. “National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a time to rally around our professional truck drivers and show them the appreciation they deserve every day. We are thrilled to recognize these men and women who show their dedication, perseverance, and determination on our nation’s highways.”

Celebrated annually, this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 14-20. Professional truck drivers always step up when they are needed most and power our economy forward despite facing unprecedented obstacles.

There are nearly 3.6 million professional truck drivers nationwide, delivering the essential goods our families rely on – from food to fuel to medicine to clothing. The hard-working men and women behind the wheel safely transport more than 11 billion tons of goods and products every year, which account for nearly 73% of America’s total annual freight. Eighty percent of U.S. communities depend solely on trucking to deliver goods.

This year, MTA asks you to join us and ATA in recognizing the significant contributions our professional truck drivers make to our lives. Their efforts contribute greatly to our quality of life and truly move America forward.

To learn more about how essential the trucking industry is, and for more information on NTDAW 2025, click here.