A Minnesota-based logistics provider is asking the public to thank truckers as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which is Sept. 12-18. It also wants to thank drivers by giving away $50,000.
C.H. Robinson today launched a digital thank-you campaign and sweepstakes designed to show support of truckers. The global logistics company is encouraging the public and its employees to submit notes of thanks at ThankTruckDrivers.com for the drivers. As part of the thank-you campaign, C.H. Robinson will give away a total of $50,000 in a sweepstakes to truck drivers and carriers during driver appreciation week. The C.H. Robinson Foundation will donate $1 per thank-you message submitted – up to $25,000 – to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, which helps truck drivers in need.
Truck drivers working with C.H. Robinson drive more than 10 billion miles a year, giving the company a unique understanding of the essential services they provide, according to a statement from the company.
“Truck drivers and carriers are essential to the global economy, and the work they do impacts our lives every day,” said Bob Biesterfeld, President and CEO of C.H. Robinson. “While they have always played a significant role in the logistics industry, working with platforms like us to deliver goods where and when they’re needed, this past year has truly underscored their importance. During the pandemic, while so many began working remotely and getting more at-home deliveries, truck drivers never left the road. They delivered when it mattered most. We are proud to recognize them for the commitment they show every day, but especially now.”
C.H. Robinson is encouraging people to visit the ThankTruckDrivers.com website, where anyone can express their appreciation of truck drivers by submitting a thank-you note, photo or video. The content will then be publicly shared on the site’s virtual Thank You Bulletin Board, as well as on C.H. Robinson’s social media channels.
ThankTruckDrivers.com is also where truck drivers and carriers can submit their names, starting Sept. 7, to win cash during the $50,000 Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sweepstakes. Ten different winners will be selected each day Sept. 13-17 to receive $1,000 each, which offers multiple opportunities to win throughout the week.