The inaugural America Rolls Strong Truck Parade in Claremont, North Carolina, celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and commemorated the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The 30-truck convoy, with vehicles from local and national trucking companies in the region along with first responder vehicles, was hosted by Cargo Transporters and the Truckload Carriers Association. It's one of the new initiatives under #TruckloadStrong, a TCA program focused on elevating the image of the truckload segment of the trucking industry.
Parade Honors Truck Drivers' Role [Photos]
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 12-18 this year. The event recognizes the industry’s 3.6 million professional truck drivers.
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The parade honored "professional drivers who are absolutely essential to our economy and deserve to be called out for their continued service under some of the toughest of conditions,” said Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO at Cargo Transporters.
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Ride of Pride trucks are built by Freightlner to recognize military veterans.
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The America Rolls Strong Truck Parade was part of #TruckloadStrong, a new TCA initiative focused on elevating the image of the truckload segment of the trucking industry.
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#TruckloadStrong promotes the essential role carriers and drivers play.
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This Ride of Pride truck honors WWII veterans.
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Organizers look forward to seeing similar America Rolls Strong Truck Parades taking place nationwide next year.
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