High Country Times

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) addressed the House Floor to acknowledge the contributions of American truck drivers to the economy.

Chairwoman Foxx remarked, "I rise today to recognize 3.6 million American truckers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week."

She emphasized the critical role that truck drivers play in sustaining various sectors of society: "Truckers keep our nation moving forward. Every year, across more than 300 billion miles of highways and backroads, these men and women deliver 11.5 billion tons of goods to feed our families, fuel our industries, and sustain our communities."

Foxx highlighted the personal sacrifices made by truck drivers: "Whenever you see a truck on the road, know that behind the wheel, someone is often miles away from home and family to deliver goods we usually take for granted."

She further underscored their importance by stating, "Without these unsung heroes, grocery shelves would be bare, factories would shut down, hospitals would run out of medication, and cars would be stranded without fuel."

In closing her remarks, Foxx expressed gratitude: "I thank all our truck drivers for their hard work in undertaking one of our economy’s most demanding and vital jobs."