The Oklahoma Trucking Association, along with American Trucking Associations and the entire trucking industry, is took a week to honor the millions of professional truck drivers that deliver America’s freight safely and securely everyday. During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 14-20, the OTA and its members marked the celebration by hosting cookouts and events across the state for its drivers. There are over 3.2 million professional truck drivers nationwide – delivering everything from essential goods to back to school supplies. These professional men and women behind the wheel log close to 421 billion miles each year and in 2013 delivered 69.1% of the U.S. freight tonnage – or over 9.7 billion tons. 80 percent of U.S. communities depend solely on the trucking industry. Professional truck drivers keep this country moving forward. The OTA asks you to take a moment and recognize the significant contributions of our professional truck drivers. The efficiency and safety that these drivers guarantee allow businesses and American citizens to confidently ship goods across state lines and throughout America.
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Oklahoma Motor Carrier Magazine | Fall 2014