Canada’s professional truck drivers are the unsung heroes of the national economy. By delivering the critical goods and products Canadians rely on, these truck operators support the backbone of our social infrastructure. While they deserve our appreciation all year-round, this upcoming Labour Day weekend marks the start of National Trucking Week (Sept. 1-7) where the industry, the public and elected officials can express their respect and gratitude to the hard-working women and men who keep Canada moving.
“Like the famous saying goes, if you got it, a truck brought it,” said CTA chair Greg Munden. “I am proud to recognize all the amazing people who keep our country running – from the professional truck drivers who dutifully deliver for Canadians, to the dispatchers who help them navigate our busy roadways to the heavy-duty technicians who keep the equipment rolling safely. Thank you.”
National Trucking Week was started by the Canadian Trucking Alliance in the late 1990s as a way to embrace the industry and spotlight the contributions of the hundreds of thousands of men and women of the Canadian trucking industry who keep the country’s freight moving, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
During NTW, various events will be taking place across the country in which the trucking community comes together to celebrate the industry; recognize those who are the backbone of Canada’s economy and to promote the industry’s dedication to safety and environmental enhancement.
There will be barbecues, picnics, truck show ‘n shines and all kinds of other things happening at company facilities throughout Canada. Community leaders and local politicians are encouraged to attend constituency events.
NTW is also an opportunity for companies to showcase the industry and the many opportunities it offers to people embarking on new career paths. CTA’s landmark Choose to Truck campaign is a great resource to promote the industry.
To support the industry and the public in celebrating the occasion, CTA has developed several social media banners for sharing on your platforms throughout the week. Click here.
When you post and share these messages, these images or any other original images/videos of individual carrier events, please tag @CanTruck (X – formerly Twitter) and @cta_cantruck (Instagram). Also, consider using any of the following hashtags #thankatrucker, #NTW24, #truckingweek2024, #choosetotruck.
As a show of appreciation, Mark’s Work Wearhouse is also offering CTA members a 10 percent discount card to use at any of its stores across Canada. See below or click here to download the card.
