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Driven by Gratitude: Celebrating Our FirstFleet Family During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

  • Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • Robb Getts

FirstFleet is proud to stand alongside and support an extraordinary fleet of drivers that keeps the pulse of American supply chains beating strong. Every single day, millions of families across the nation rely on the quiet dedication of professional drivers. As the American Trucking Associations reminds us, over 3.6 million professional drivers accomplish the daily logistical feat of moving America’s most critical resources—and at FirstFleet, our industry leading drivers are the absolute heartbeat of that mission.

Whether navigating early-morning routes to unload fresh groceries, ensuring delicate bakery goods arrive on time, or transporting essential packaging items that keep local manufacturing and commerce moving, our drivers carry the weight of daily life on their shoulders. You brave unpredictable weather, manage tight schedules, and maintain an uncompromising commitment to highway safety, all while making personal sacrifices to serve our communities.

At FirstFleet, our gratitude isn’t confined to a single calendar page. We appreciate our drivers 365 days a year. Respecting your hard work, prioritizing your safety, supporting your families, and providing top-tier equipment are commitments we uphold every single day.

However, during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we want to pause and raise our voices alongside the entire country to give our team the special, dedicated shout-out you so richly deserve. This week provides a national stage to celebrate your sacrifice, honor your professionalism, and say a heartfelt thank you for every mile you log.

To all of our FirstFleet drivers: thank you for your relentless work ethic, your focus on safety, and the pride you take behind the wheel.  We are honored to serve you, this week and every day of the year. We hire industry leaders!

Drive safe out there.

Robb Getts

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