(MENAFNEditorial) ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations recognize the 7.3 million trucking industry employees who make valuable contributions to safely moving America's freight ahead of Labor Day Weekend. ATA also encourages industry stakeholders to prepare for the upcoming National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, being held nationwide September 11-17.
"Those who work in the trucking industry or personally know a truck driver understand the important work that these men and women do on the road each day," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. "Truck drivers are safe, dedicated individuals who help provide our daily goods and I hope the public celebrates and thanks all 3.5 million of them during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week."