How America Is Thanking Truckers During the Coronavirus Crisis
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As America grapples with the coronavirus and daily life is altered, the nation's truck drivers are among those who are risking their personal health and doing the hard work to keep products moving to stores, hospitals and elsewhere. And their effort is being recognized.
Many users on social media are using the hashtag to send their message. Below are some examples.
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— NextTruck (@NextTruck)
Photos from the July 4 White House event honoring the nation's frontline workers during the pandemic. Drivers from nine ATA member companies were in attendance! — American Trucking (@TRUCKINGdotORG)
Watch this video I made with : "" — Hogan Drivers (@Drive4Hogan)
We are excited to announce that through our own campaign efforts, we are donating $5,000 to the St. Christopher ! We are also taking part in the & campaign to raise additional funds for all of the drivers in need out there! — Raney's (@raneyschrome)
— Illinois Trucking (@iltrucking)
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The billboards are looking great in Ohio! Be sure to honk when you pass one of the billboards. — TruckingFWD (@TruckingFWD)
Last week we made a surprise delivery of 200+ pizzas to truck stops around the country with , as a small token of appreciation to our drivers.
This week, we’re dropping off round two at truck stops in Bolingbrook, Melrose Park and Long Island City! — FourKites (@FourKites)
Blog Post about Feeding 100 Truckers in One Day part of our Treat A Trucker Campaign — Married 2 The Road (@Married2road)
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Kayden Ferreira age 5 son of Decker Driver Steven Ferreira ( 3345) wanted to send a THANK YOU for all you amazing truck drivers and staff — Decker Truck Line (@DeckerTruckLine)
Where would America be right now without our — San Paso Truck Stop (@PasoTruck)
We hope all fans will join us to for the essential work they perform in supporting the country. Tune in tomorrow tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on and cheer in the No. 14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil Delvac 1 Ford Mustang. — rushtruckcenter (@rushtruckcenter)
We're coming to Central Oregon on Wednesday! Drivers: get your free lunch, water, a mask, and sanitizer. Thanks to our supporters! — Oregon Trucking (@OTAOregon)
See the faces of a few of the people who never stopped working during the . — Convoy Technologies (@ConvoyTechnolo1)
Happy ! Huge shout out to the Chicago Skyway - toll collectors are handing out snack bags to those who pass through the toll plaza. Check out what else they're doing for truckers! — Bestpass (@bestpassinc)
How about these folks in Ocala, Fla.? — Transport Topics (@TransportTopics)
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Discover 10 ways to support America's truck drivers as they deliver essential items for families across the country. — TruckingFWD (@TruckingFWD)
500 free meals were handed out. by — Transport Topics (@TransportTopics)
This 5-year-old from Niskayuna, N.Y., waits daily at the end of his driveway for , , and drivers to thank them with snacks and drinks for their work during the pandemic. — Transport Topics (@TransportTopics)
Family-owned Wisconsin trucking company gives all of its employees a $500 bonus: — WBAY-TV 2 (@WBAY)
For many youth, they have had to find a new normal with not being in school! The Lenz grandchildren of Palmer have been waving and watching the NEW Cooperative semis go by and on Monday of this week they delivered donuts to say “Thank You” to the semi drivers! — NEW Coop (@NEWCooperative)
Meals will be available at seven weigh stations in . By . — Transport Topics (@TransportTopics)
“When I unloaded a pallet of vegetables, customers at the store stopped and applauded. That was something I won’t forget. We’ve been seeing an outpouring of support for what we do. We’re all in this together.” — Kenworth Truck Co. (@KenworthTruckCo)
Volunteers in Myrtle Creek say thank you to truckers through program — Rear View Safety (@rearviewsafety)
On behalf of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and the entire —THANK YOU to America’s truckers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to keep our nation moving. You truly are America’s heroes. — FMCSA (@FMCSA)
Tens of thousands of trucks and drivers, a few dozen troopers, 95,000 masks, and two awesome days!
Thanks to everyone who helped and supported the effort to distribute masks to truck drivers!
— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol)
It's really cool seeing these kinds of stories during this pandemic. — Minimizer (@MinimizerCo)
We are proud to be part of efforts to provide free hand sanitizer to truck drivers across the nation! Thanks to our , American Trucking Associations and ! — ArcBest (@ArcBestCorp)
One stop down, five to go. By tomorrow every Love’s Travel Stop along I-40 in New Mexico will be stocked with Girl Scout cookies donated by members of our community. Thank you & @lovestravelstops for helping us ! — Rebecca Latham (@RebeccaHLatham)
is turning its Irvine, CA location into the first ever “Truck-Thru at HQ” this Friday, May 1 from 11am-2pm, and offering FREE to-go meals to ! — TransForce (@TransForceUSA)
TLG Leasing’s Kim & her son Gunnar wanted to show their appreciation after a homeschool lesson on the importance of truck drivers and all the goods they deliver, including snacks. Gunnar loves seeing the trucks & wanted to say 'thanks'! — TLG Peterbilt (@TLGPeterbilt)
Our sister company, KLLM, recently rolled out some amazing new trailer wraps thanking all truck drivers for what they do every day. We are excited to have one of these trailers parked at the entrance of our Lancaster facility for all to see. — FFETransportationServices (@FrozenFoodExp)
My kids have been setting up a snacks tray daily for the delivery drivers. Yes they have a good heart. The data also suggests that the XBOX package delivery may, just may, have contributed to the sentiment. — Adita Karkera #StayAtϳԹ (@AKark_DataGirl)
Check out this special message from Tony Stewart and remember to — rushtruckcenter (@rushtruckcenter)
Love seeing the support for our truckers out there! — Driver Solutions (@TruckingSchool)
A special thank you to today throughout the coronavirus outbreak. Whether it be by truck, train, or barge - our supply chain depends on reliable transportation. — Rep. Dan Newhouse (@RepNewhouse)
We love sharing stories of support and appreciation for our ABF Freight team: A 3-year-old drew a picture for ABF driver Russell Lane to thank him for delivering a playset, and her mother greeted Russell with a bottle of water and a note. — ABF Freight (@ABFtoday)
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We loved giving out Free Hand Sanitizer so much yesterday, that tonite from 5-7 we're I-10/US 301 (exit 343) saying Thanks and Stay Safe. — Atlantic Logistics (@Logisticresults)
SmartDrive Regional Sales Manager, Jeremy Byrd, sent the day handing out gift cards at Pilot Flying J to show our appreciation for all the drivers keeping America moving! — SmartDrive Systems (@SmartDriveInc)
Hey Y'all,
We want to so, we'll be distributing free individual Hand Sanitizer bottles today from 5-7pm. Look for us Florida I-95 (Exit 329) and CR210. Stay Safe, Be Well, and Thanks. — Atlantic Logistics (@Logisticresults)
Call or email if you need to know where you can access trucker friendly food near you. Getgrub@canxxus.com
Please share — Ryan Tilley (@rtilleyTANDET)
Check out our latest blog post, "North Carolinians Helping to Provide for Truckers During COVID-19" to learn about resources for truck drivers in North Carolina like free food, and open restroom facilities. — Transportexpert (@Transportexper3)
A great big thank you to for sending us a supply of masks for our drivers. — Slager Trucking Company (@SlagerTrucking)
THANK GOD FOR TRUCKERS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
went above and beyond to see that truck drivers had a delicious meal on the road.
They handed out 60 meals and $1000 worth of $20 gift cards to drivers at a
Awesome to see truckers helping truckers! — TXTA (@TX_TA)
We love showing appreciation to our drivers for their dedication and safety ☺️ — NFIindustries (@NFIindustries)
! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Today, we’d like to say:
To all packaging, shipping, and delivery workers, thank you.
→ — Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles)
As the world faces a global , remain on the front line delivering the goods and we need to battle the pandemic. From all of us at NEXT, thank you. — NEXT Trucking (@nexttrucking)
Iowans are resilient, and continuing to step up in this time of need. Thank you to all the hardworking truck drivers delivering food to folks across the country! — Joni Ernst (@SenJoniErnst)
Normally dedicated to traffic advisories, the dynamic message sign at the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway entrance in Louisiana gives thanks to truck drivers instead. (Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission)
Join us to via — Daniel Fedor (@Dan_Fedor)
Thank you truck drivers! The first 100 truck drivers will get lunch delivered to their cabs Wednesday, April 15, 12-2pm at Papé Kenworth Northwest, 12507 Pacific Hwy SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. — Kenworth Truck Co. (@KenworthTruckCo)
We are hosting another "Meals for Drivers" event this Thursday at the Cascade Locks Port of Entry. If you'd like to support our cause and thank our truck drivers, please consider a donation! — Oregon Trucking (@OTAOregon)
My coworker, Manuel Rodriguez, snapped these pictures of a Vietnam veteran who is giving free meals away to truck drivers. Thank you for your service and thank you for your . — Allison Croghan (@AllisonCroghan)
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Truckers are delivering them daily so we can boil them, color them, hide them, find them, devil them and devour them this Easter Sunday, even if our celebrations look a little different this year! — AAGEX Freight Group (@AAGEXFreight)
Lunch crew on our way to Ridgefield POE join us starting at 11am for free lunch for drivers. — WA Trucking Assn (@WATruckingAssn)
We want to give a BIG THANK YOU to our , the unsung heroes who are keeping America supplied and our supply chains moving during a time of great need. Click the link to learn more about our 150K can water donation. — Molson Coors Beverage Company (@MolsonCoors)
Troopers would like to thank News Live for handing out lunches today at the CMV inspection area on I-94 near W. Fargo to . — NDHP (@NDHighwayPatrol)
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One family made personal: our delivery team was surprised and delighted to find a care package and thank you note when they arrived. — Life at XPO (@LifeatXPO)
— Jody Perry-Truck Driver (CASH APP $perrjo) (@autismfamily01)
hashtag emerges to laud American truckers during coronavirus crisis - - — Transport Topics (@TransportTopics)
NEW!! is generously sponsoring complimentary grab-and-go meals for at the Chevron cardlock in Chilliwack, Yale Rd, Monday, Apr 6. Have a coffee or meal from Dutchlicious, 7 am-5 pm. Just show your CDL to order. — BCTA (@BCTruckingAssoc)
When you need to make an emergency trip, maintain social distancing, but still want to say — cassandra manchester (@cassandra_mm)
Sidewalk art is showing up lots of places these days! Caleb and Natalie Heaton wanted to say thank you to all of our drivers that are keeping America rolling during this time of uncertainty!! — James R Smith Trkg (@JamesRSmithTrkg)
. in Memphis is providing lunches to drivers today. As a bonus, if you're behind the wheel of an , they'll toss in a hat too! — Navistar Newsroom (@NavistarNews)
my dad is a trucker and has been working non stop! He did a 18 hour shift yesterday and while on the road a lady left these stickers for him at a gas station — mar robertson (@marrobertson1)
Driving through Greensboro, NC tomorrow, April 2? As a thank you to professional truck drivers, your meal could be FREE, compliments of , and Atlas Financial. — TravelCenters of America (@TATravelCenters)
We're committed to serving our truck drivers, and have been moving quickly to make our restaurants more accessible for them during this crisis. Thank you to those driving transport trucks and oversized essential service vehicles, for keeping our country going. — Tim Hortons (@TimHortons)
It’s our way of saying ‘thank you.’ To all Professional Drivers, health-care professionals and first responders going the extra mile for all of us, please enjoy a free coffee at our locations in Atlantic Canada and New England. — Irving Oil (@irvingoil)
Just wanted to start the day saying THANK YOU to our dock workers, truck drivers, and warehouse workers -- making sure our stores are stocked and our hospitals get equipment. Thank you. — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom)
Giving a Trucker a ride to get a part for his broke down truck along I 25.
So happy to be able to help him.
Very appreciative of their service to keep us going. — SaxonSue (@LiebeUSA)
We are so proud to be an essential business open and ready to serve the heroic community. Please stop in for your free, fresh hot breakfast to go! — San Paso Truck Stop (@PasoTruck)
The NDHP and NDDOT are proud to partner with the ND Motor Carriers Association to provide a free lunch to our CMV drivers today at the West Fargo weigh station on I-94. — NDHP (@NDHighwayPatrol)
Great day at Shoemakers Travel Plaza in Lincoln where we gave free lunch to truckers in appreciation of their great work. — Nebraska Trucking (@nebraskatrucker)
HAVE YOU THANKED A TRUCKER?!
Retweet this post with YOUR message and HASHTAG to be shown to our truckers on billboards throughout North Carolina!
(Note: messages need to stay 50 characters or less.) — NC Trucking Association (@NCTrucking)
Nine-year-old Tyler wants to thank truck drivers for all they do during the pandemic, via — Transport Topics (@TransportTopics)
ATA is giving away boxed lunches to truck drivers 3/31 from 10:30 am - 2 pm at the WB Sacatan Rest Area north of Casa Grande at MP 187.
Truck drivers are encouraged to drive through to pick up a free lunch. — AZ Trucking Assoc' (@aztrucking)
My parents live off the Trans-Canada Highway. Today we clapped and cheered for truckers going by as a way to say thank you for all they’re doing during . So many honked and waved back at us! — Dayna Robbie (@DaynaRobbie)
BY TRUCKER, DANIEL LEWIS:
Texas Roadhouse is on the ball! They saw me pull in, ( to a parking lot I couldn't fit in) and came to meet me halfway across the parking lot to take my order. Then asked me to please wait in my truck and brought my order out a short time later. — Captain America (@CaptainLives)
A in is welcoming with a made just for .
Read more — TransportationNation (@TNationNetwork)
This we are honoring the unsung heroes on the front lines who are braving the virus threat to keep store shelves stocked. — Good Morning America (@GMA)
We are offering FREE SHOWERS FOR ALL TRUCKERS. We appreciate all that you do to keep this country moving and our supply chain operational. So enjoy a shower on us, free, no purchase necessary!
Come see us, I-65 exit 54 in Atmore, Alabama. ... — Creek Travel Plaza (@creektravelplaz)
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Think you've had it bad? Truck drivers tell me while they deliver goods to stores, they keep finding empty shelves once they get a chance to buy food. A Tulare family turned the tables today, delivering food and hope. — Liz González (@LizKMPH)
A driver in York PA was waiting for his delivery parked at 83 diner which is closed. This white Jeep pulled up, they walk up to his truck & handed a bag of snacks to say thank you for staying out here to help our country. let's blow up Twitter with this pic & tell them thank you! — Trucking News, Info & Humor (@everydaytrucker)
Good morning sweet people!
Here’s the story of what happened to this on Monday: — Grenni (@Graenni)
4th graders are working to spread kindness and thank their fellow Americans for stepping up in this time of need. — mvarvi (@mvarvi)
thank you so much for your contribution to helping our ! Your very generous donation will make more than a few drivers happy — Super T Transport (@SuperTTransport)
When our customer's health is on the line, reliability matters. Thank you to Minnesota Driver Travis Austin and all helping deliver medicine and other critical items around the world. — UPSers (@UPSers)
Marshall Ramsey: Thank you via — Transport Topics (@TransportTopics)
Our grocery stores continue to have food and products families need. This is a result of all our truckers who are protecting our supply chain. Thank you for your dedication to keeping Americans safe and fed during this crisis. — Senator Deb Fischer (@SenatorFischer)
We took lunch to as many drivers sitting and waiting to load or unload Medical and Food supplies in Memphis, TN the Distribution Center of America! Saw so many dedicated men and women moving America — Graham Trucking, LLC (@GrahamTrkn)
Our Nation’s are essential for the delivery of food, medical supplies, and other items in response to . Be sure to as these men and women continue to perform critical functions to . — Rep. Don Bacon (@RepDonBacon)
The Department extends its sincere appreciation to truck drivers all across our nation. Your dedication keeps our country moving and allows Americans to continue to receive food and necessary supplies during this challenging time. — TransportationGov (@USDOT)
Had to make a quick run down the interstate today, and instead of asking truck drivers to blow their horns, my kids decided to just say thanks with this sign out the window. — stacie (@mnmonkeygirl)
ATTENTION TRUCKERS // In collaboration with the office & the we will be handing out complimentary boxed lunches to truck drivers on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. … — Iowa Motor Truck (@iowamotortruck)
What a great turnout so far! Thank you truck drivers! — Iowa Motor Truck (@iowamotortruck)
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How can you help? Go like or follow them on your favorite social media channel, and share the posts. You can also download the photos for kids to color and send in to support the trucking industry.
Remember to and during — Ottsen Oil Company (@OttsenOil)
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Jake Allen, goaltender for the , sent us a video to recognize Professional Truck Drivers! — Seafood Express (@truckingpei)
Great job, Woodland Public Schools!
"Woodland Public Schools will open Woodland High School as a rest area for truckers along Washington State’s Interstate 5." — Freightliner NW (@FreightlinerNW)
“Without our trucks, America will stop.” Some of the unsung heroes of the coronavirus response are the nation’s 3 million+ truck drivers who are working overtime to keep our critical supply chain moving, reports. — TODAY (@TODAYshow)
If anyone knows of medical personnel or truckers working their asses off for our Nation, msg me privately, I'd love to send a few Sbucks e-gift cards out today & buy some of these heroes a coffee! — Sarah Katilyn (@Sarah_Katilyn)
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Across the US, the nation's 3.5 million professional truckers are working 24/7 to keep stores stocked as consumers worry about riding out home quarantines & try to snap up food,medical supplies,etc to live thru an unknown amount of time. — Brenda (@bkaydw)
While much of America is in self-quarantine, millions of truckers are working overtime to keep us fed! These are the real HEROES right now, and here's what we can do to THANK them. — Glenn Beck (@glennbeck)
Not all heroes wear capes: truck drivers brave the outbreak to deliver goods. — The Daily Briefing (@dailybriefing)
Thank you, truck drivers.
Sincerely,
All of us. — USA TODAY (@USATODAY)
In Oklahoma City March 20, TBS Factoring Service provided truck drivers with a "grab-and-go" sack lunch featuring a submarine sandiwch, water and chips. Company executives held signs up near Interstate 35, encouraging truckers to take a break and enjoy the complimentary meal.
Monica Ybarra of TBS Factoring Service holds sign reading "Sandwiches 4 Semis." (Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press)
THANK YOU! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
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