One week. The whole year’s recognition.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026 is September 13 to 19. Plan backward from mid-September so branded kits arrive before it, not after.
It is one fixed week in September, so timing decides everything.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs the second full week of September: the 13th to the 19th in 2026, the 12th to the 18th in 2027. It is the industry moment to recognize the drivers who keep freight moving, and the biggest window for fleet recognition each year. Looking for the dated page? See Driver Appreciation Week 2026.
How fleets celebrate the week.
Anchor the week on a branded kit for every driver, then add terminal meals, public recognition of safe-driving and million-mile achievers, and a signed note from leadership. For a longer list, see Driver Appreciation Week ideas and our 25 gift ideas.
Driver Appreciation Week, answered.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026 is September 13 to 19, 2026, the second full week of September. In 2027 it falls on September 12 to 18.
An annual industry observance held the second full week of September, dedicated to recognizing the professional truck drivers who keep the supply chain moving. Fleets use it to run gifts, events, and awards.
Order by early August 2026, about six weeks out, to guarantee delivery before the week. Set headcount and budget eight or more weeks ahead so branded mockups can be approved in time.
Fleet-wide branded kits, useful cab drinkware and apparel, terminal meals, public recognition of safe-driving milestones, and personal notes from leadership. See our 25 gift ideas.
Get your fleet’s week handled.
Custom-branded kits, delivered before September 13, for fleets of any size. Order by early August 2026 for guaranteed delivery.