National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is being held next week, Sept. 11-17, and a number of trucking-related businesses and organizations are celebrating truck drivers with various forms of deals and recognition.
Love’s Travel Stops
Love's is giving away a record number of My Love Rewards points to recognize truck drivers this month.
Each time drivers swipe their My Love Rewards card during September, they will be entered for a chance to instantly win 1,000 or 2,000 My Love Rewards points. Thousands of instant winners will be selected daily. They will also be entered for a chance to win weekly My Love Rewards points and a grand prize of 1 million My Love Rewards points at the end of the month. Winners will be notified by email.
Love’s will be conducting the following My Love Rewards Points weekly giveaways:
- Sept. 9 one customer will win 250,000 MLR points ($2,500 retail value)
- Sept. 16 one customer will win 500,000 MLR points ($5,000 retail value)
- Sept. 23 one customer will win 750,000 MLR points ($7,500 retail value)
- Sept. 30 one customer will receive a grand prize of 1,000,000 MLR points ($10,000 retail value)
“We look forward to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week each year because it’s one way we say, ‘thank you,’ to professional truck drivers who are essential to the country’s success,” said Jon Archard, Love’s vice president of fleet sales.
“This year is special because it’s our biggest points giveaway ever and we’ve launched a brand focused on keeping drivers and their trucks safe on the road," Archard said in reference to Amarillo Supply Co., a new brand that Love's will carry that will initially sell a variety of air hoses and a blow gun kit, and eventually grow to include around 40 additional items, the company said.
Additional Driver Appreciation Month deals from Love’s include:
- Fresh food and drink deals Sept. 12-16
- Free hot sandwich or fresh salad with an oil change Sept. 12-16
- Discounts on Amarillo Supply Co. products throughout September and October
- Free Amarillo Supply Co. hat with the purchase of a 3-pack of gloves for $9.99, or any of the six Amarillo Supply Co. safety items promoted at 15% off, throughout the month and through October
Pilot Flying J
In honor of NTDAW, Pilot Company is extending its annual celebration for professional truck drivers from Sept. 1 and through Oct. 31.
“Professional drivers go further every day to deliver more than 70% of the goods this country depends on, and we want to show how much we appreciate all they do,” said Shameek Konar, Pilot Company CEO. “Thank you to our very own Pilot drivers and all the professional drivers out there for trucking through even the toughest times. We are honored to serve you, and we’re going even further this Driver Appreciation to celebrate your immense contributions.”
Pilot Company is showing its appreciation with the following perks:
- Up to three free drink choices in the myRewards Plus app each week (Sept. 1-Oct. 31) including Pilot fountain drinks and coffee, sodas, energy drinks and waters
- Earn up to 500 bonus points in September with new activated in-app challenges
- Discounts on various deli food items all September using the myRewards Plus app, including a 50% discount during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 11 – 17
- In October, earn even more points (up to 5 points per gallon) when fueling after activating PushForPoints in the myRewards Plus app
- Free Safe and Road Ready Checks in September by Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J. With every check completed, drivers will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of three sets of Bridgestone premium steer tires
During Driver Appreciation, Pilot is also teaming up with Monster Energy for on-site celebrations at recently remodeled and new travel centers as part of its New Horizons initiative. Drivers are invited to join the festivities, including events like a BMX show, freebies from the Monster Energy girls, special guests, gas card giveaways, swag and more. Upcoming events include:
- Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pilot Travel Center on 5231 Pearblossom Hwy in Palmdale, California
- Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pilot Travel Center on 1701 Ashley Road in Boonville, Missouri
Canadian professional drivers will automatically receive one bonus point throughout September when fueling with their myRewards card at participating Shell Flying J travel centers.
TA-Petro
TravelCenters of America will honor truck drivers with discounts, prize opportunities and giveaways to let drivers know they are recognized, valued and appreciated.
As TA marks its 50th anniversary, this year’s celebration will include 50th-themed promotions and prizes.
Activities include daily instant-win games for prizes, including merchandise and coupons for use in the restaurants, stores and TA Truck Service. TA will also hold activities at individual sites throughout the week next week, which will include games, complimentary windshield washing and other initiatives to show appreciation for drivers.
Additionally, TA will host the Truckers Against Trafficking Freedom Drivers Project with Bridgestone Tires at TA Knoxville, Tennessee, on Sept.13, and an event with Arkansas Trucking Association at Petro North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Sept. 15.
Sheetz
Mid-Atlantic convenience store chain Sheetz will celebrate NTDAW (Sept. 11-17) by reducing diesel fuel prices to $4.49 a gallon.
Beginning Sept. 5, the decreased diesel fuel prices will extend through Sept. 30. The price will be reduced at all 654 Sheetz stores that offer diesel fuel pumps.
“Truck drivers are the backbone of this country,” said Travis Sheetz, President & CEO of Sheetz. “As a company, we are committed to showing appreciation for our customers. We wanted to go above and beyond for Truck Driver Appreciation Week by providing extended offers that will be unquestionably beneficial to them.”
Sheetz will also offer truck drivers a free meal, including their choice of any half Made-to-Order sub, bag of "fryz" and any size self-serve coffee or fountain drink. To redeem the offer, truck drivers should enter “TRUCKYEAH” through the Sheetz Mobile App, which will be offered starting on Sept. 11 through Sept. 30.
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
SCF has launched of its Highway Heroes Campaign in celebration of this year’s NTDAW. The month-long campaign, which kicked off Sept. 1, is sponsored by Brenny Transportation, Progressive Commercial Insurance, Pilot Company, Cobra Electronics, Intact Insurance – Accident & Health, Total Quality Logistics, and Echo Global Logistics.
This year’s campaign will recognize drivers as essential trucking heroes by highlighting and sharing their stories on a special NTDAW landing page on the St. Christopher website and on social media. Participating companies can submit stories and pictures of drivers they know, love and respect to share their stories with the rest of the country.
“We are excited to collaborate with new and existing sponsors to spend not just a week but an entire month showing truck drivers out there how much we appreciate them,” said Shannon Currier, director of philanthropy at St. Christopher. “This campaign will bring positive exposure to the industry and highlight the goodness and generosity of the entire trucking community.”
Blue Tiger
Blue Tiger is offering a $20 discount on Solare headsets along with a $20 donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
Drivers can use code SCFSOLARE to save $20 on their purchase of a Solare headset .
Blue Beacon Truck Wash
Blue Beacon is giving away a $500 Visa gift card at each of its 111 locations, and five drivers will win $10,000.
A truck wash ticket is required to enter. Drivers can enter the contest online here. The entry period closes Sept. 20.
Cobra Electronics
Cobra is donating a portion of CB sales in September and October to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
Marquee Insurance Group & OTR Solutions
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Marquee Insurance Group and OTR Solutions will be passing out free boxed lunches at a weigh station in Georgia.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., truck drivers passing through the Georgia DOT weigh station along I-20 in Lithia Springs, Georgia, will receive a free boxed lunch.
This post will be updated as more NTDAW deals and recognition are announced.
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