Every year during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, motor carriers, trucking associations, and others hold interactive events and giveaways to those who participate in the festivities. Some social media users may qualify for a giveaway if they use a certain hashtag or share a post with a heartwarming story about a truck driver.

 

 

This year, organizations are maintaining the tradition of offering exciting giveaways. Some examples of the best giveaways available this include:

1. Landstar is giving away a new truck! One Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) will win a 2017 Kenworth T680 during the appreciation week. Qualifying individuals will learn about the results during a two-day event on September 13 and 14.
2. Phoenix Capital Group is giving away money. Truck drivers associated with this freight factoring company can review Phoenix Capital Group for a chance to win cash prizes during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
3. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is giving away My Love Rewards points. The popular truck stop is handing out 20 million rewards points throughout the month of September to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. One lucky driver will win 500,000 My Love Rewards points at the end of the month. Drivers can enter to win this prize (a $5,000 value) when they purchase supplies at any Love’s storefront using their My Love Rewards card.
4. Fleetmaster Express is giving away several prizes. Every company driver will receive $50 Walmart gift cards, a branded duffle bag, a branded hat, and various other promotional items. In addition to these prizes, some drivers may receive Amazon gift cards and Beats by Dre headphones.
5. Drivewyze is giving away Cabela’s gift cards. Anyone can nominate a truck driver on social media for the chance to receive a $250 Cabela’s gift card.

These examples showcase the many available giveaways companies use to show their appreciation for those in the trucking industry. From motor carriers to stores supporting the trucking industry, countless businesses are participating in this celebratory week. Other popular giveaways that local and national companies may offer include:

• Some companies are giving away gifts that truckers will enjoy on the road, such as shower kits, audio books, or an XM satellite radio subscription.

• Drawings for large prizes, such as free truck service for a year or gift certificates, help ramp up excitement during the celebration week.

• Chain and local restaurant certificates and rewards appeal to truck drivers who may not typically eat out when they’re on the road.

• Small to large gift packages or free samples from retailers remind truck drivers about the importance of their role in the transportation industry.

 

Anyone connected with the trucking industry may participate in 2016 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. For community prizes, check out your local trucking organizations’ websites and social media pages. From free meals for truckers and their families to exciting high-value giveaways, 2016 is a fantastic year for giveaways.