PMTA is hosting a series of events for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in partnership with PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

PMTA will be offering free meals, drinks, and other giveaways to truck drivers at service plazas and weigh stations across Pennsylvania. 

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 10-16, 2023, 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.

York Area: September 12, 2023

Location: I-83 Southbound Weigh Station just North of Exit 33 in Yocumtown

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Info: Truck drivers can drive through the weigh station for free donuts and other giveaways from PMTA.

Fulton County: September 12, 2023

Location: Sideling Hills Turnpike Service Plaza (Mile Post 172.4)

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Info: PMTA will be handing out vouchers for a free coffee and donut from Dunkin’ inside the service plaza. We will also be entering drivers into a drawing for Hershey Park tickets. PMTA will be giving a “No Zone” safety demonstration for other visitors.

Allentown: September 14, 2023

Location: Allentown Turnpike Service Plaza (Mile Post 55.9)

Time: 10:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Info: PMTA will be handing out vouchers for a free coffee and donut from Dunkin’ inside the service plaza. We will also be entering drivers into a drawing for Hershey Park tickets. PMTA will be giving a “No Zone” safety demonstration for other visitors.

Luzerne County: September 15, 2023

Location: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, 7121 Blue Ridge Trail, Mountain Top, PA 18707

Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm  

Info: Volunteers will be giving free meals from Buttons Real BBQ to truck drivers as well as other freebies from PMTA.

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.