Events planned in Spokane, Federal Way and Ridgefield to thank drivers

OLYMPIA — Sept. 12, 2024 – On Monday, Sept. 16, the Washington State Trucking Associations (WTA), in conjunction with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the entire trucking industry, will kick off a week long celebration of the millions of professional truck drivers who deliver America’s freight safely and securely every day.

“Professional truck drivers always step up when they are needed most and have kept the economy on its feet despite facing unprecedented obstacles, such as the recent pandemic, or in the face of something more predictable, like bad weather. Truck drivers find a way to keep things moving to people in every community,” said Sheri Call, WTA President & CEO. “Truckers are the lifeblood of our economy – delivering critical goods to farms, factories, stores, hospitals and homes. We are thrilled to recognize professional truck drivers, who show their dedication, perseverance, and determination on our nation’s highways.”

Celebrated annually, this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from Sept. 15-21. WTA is marking the week with a number of events including:

Monday, Sept. 16

WTA members and staff will distribute Jimmy John’s boxed lunches to drivers at the Spokane Weigh Station (WB on I-90 at MP 298) and Ridgefield Port of Entry (29317 I-5 N Ridgefield – NB I-5). Lunches will be handed out beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the weigh stations until supply runs out.

Friday, Sept. 20

WTA member TEC Equipment, is hosting a BBQ lunch for drivers at the Washington State DOT Weigh Station (NB I-5) in Federal Way beginning at 10:30 a.m. WTA and member volunteers will be there until supply runs out.

This year’s recognition efforts would not be possible without the support of the following sponsoring companies: TEC Equipment; Great West Casualty Company; Norpass; T.E. Walrath Trucking, Inc.; King Safety & Compliance, Inc.; and Kenworth Sales.

For more information on NTDAW 2024, or to learn more about the vital role trucking plays every day, visit the ATA website.

About the Washington Trucking Associations
Since 1922, the Washington Trucking Associations (WTA) has served as the unified voice for the trucking industry in Washington. Member supported, WTA is dedicated to advocating sound public policies, providing excellence in education, training, and information, as well as promoting a safe, dependable, and efficient trucking industry in Washington For more information, visit www.watrucking.org.