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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 15 - 21, 2024, to honor the professional truck drivers delivering America's freight safely and securely. Nationally, 3.49 million men and women serve as professional truck drivers, keeping America’s supply chain running. During this week we invite all Americans to show professional truck drivers appreciation and support for the hard work they do. 

Statistics about trucking in Pennsylvania: 

• There are 68,790 trucking companies in Pennsylvania. These are primarily small, locally owned businesses. 
• 96.2 percent of manufactured tonnage is transported by truck in Pennsylvania. 
• 87.9 percent of communities in Pennsylvania rely solely on trucks to move their goods.