06/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/12/2025 12:32
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced a resolution designat ing the week of September 14 th- 20 th as " National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. " Bost, who worked in a family trucking business in Murphysboro, sought to r ecognize the dedication of the more than 3.5 million professional truck drivers nationwide.
" Our truckers log thousands of miles and spend weeks away from home to keep America's economy moving and our supply chain secure," said Bost. "They deliver nearly 70 percent of our nation's freight - often through storms and emergencies or to communities that are difficult to reach any other way. As one of the few former truckers in Congress, I am hopeful this resolution receives widespread support. Let's get these committed Americans the recognition they deserve."
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