Annual celebration creates opportunities to score special deals

Our nation’s supply chain runs on the power of professional drivers. To thank them for all they do to keep America moving, retailers and industry partners are offering exclusive promotions in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 15-21, 2024). 

Some of these truck driver recognition gifts and special offers extend into October, so check with participating businesses and organizations within your region.  

Love’s Travel Stops

Professional drivers can enjoy a month of savings in September with exclusive offers from Love’s®. Offers can be redeemed at locations nationwide through the My Love Rewards® loyalty program and on the Love’s Connect mobile app. 

Promotions running through September include: 

  • Weekly discounts on various food items  
     

  • Free Traverse Pro Series hat with the purchase of a Traverse Travel Gear seat cushion or Traverse Pro Series flashlight 

  • Free driver appreciation hat with the purchase of a 3-pack of gloves 
     

  • A Premium Bundle truck wash at the Deluxe Bundle price by adding the Mobile Deal to your My Love Rewards card 

  • Double My Love Rewards points on any in-store merchandise purchase by adding the Mobile Deal to your My Love Rewards card 

  • $10 back in My Love Rewards points on any oil and professional maintenance purchase
     

As always, drivers receive free fountain drink refills and showers with any commercial diesel fuel purchase of 50 gallons or more.  

Pilot Flying J

Drivers can find special deals in the myRewards Plus™ mobile app during September, including three weekly drinks.  

You can also submit nominations in September for Pilot Flying J’s annual Road Warrior award. The contest includes weekly prizes and a grand prize of $25,000. Visit the Pilot Flying J Facebook page to nominate a driver through Sept. 29. 

Workman’s Travel Centers

Workman’s Travel Centers will host events at its three Arkansas locations, offering free lunches, prizes and product giveaways from store vendors. 

  • Lowell — Sept. 20, 898 W. Monroe Ave., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
     

  • Ozark — Date TBD, 3202 Pence Lane, (479) 667-0711 
     

  • Rudy — Sept. 17, 8265 Highway 282, Alma, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
     

Arkansas Trucking Association 

Drivers are invited to TA Petro in North Little Rock, AR (I-40 Eastbound Exit 161) on Sept. 19 for a free meal and goody bag, courtesy of the Arkansas Trucking Association. Meals will be served between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or while supplies last.

Jubitz

Jubitz® Travel Center in Portland, OR, will host its annual Driver Appreciation Day on Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All CDL holders can enjoy a free BBQ lunch with live music, swag bags and prizes. Family members and friends are invited to attend and enjoy lunch for $5 per person. RSVP on their Facebook page to secure your spot.

California Trucking Association

Drivers traveling through California in September or October can visit any of these scheduled commercial vehicle enforcement facility (CVEF) events:  

  • Central Coast — Sept. 10, Gilroy CVEF, 12000 South Valley Freeway, San Martin, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Kern — Oct. 16, Grapevine CVEF, 32829 Interstate 5 (south of the I-5 and 99 Junction), Lebec, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

  • Sierra Cascade/Redwood — Sept. 23, Cottonwood CVEF, 19340 Northbound Interstate 5, Cottonwood, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

  • Bay Area — Sept. 23, Nimitz CVEF, 4416 Interstate 880 Northbound, Fremont, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Truckee — Sept. 17, Donner Pass CVEF, 12800 Interstate 80 Northbound, Truckee, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Sacramento — Sept. 16, Cordelia CVEF, 3950 Interstate 80 Eastbound, Fairfield, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

  • Central Valley & San Joaquin — Sept. 12, Chowchilla River CVEF, 8820 State Highway 99, LeGrand, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Nevada Trucking Association

Drivers traveling through Nevada during Driver Appreciation Week are invited to drop by any of the following scheduled events:  

  • I-80 — Sept. 17, Donner Pass CVEF, 12800 Interstate 80 Northbound, Truckee, CA. Hot meals, goody bag distribution and vendor tables with information and giveaways. Sponsored by the Nevada Trucking Association, California Trucking Association, California Highway Patrol and Nevada Highway Patrol. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • I-80 — Sept. 18, Elko CVEF on I-80. Hot meals, sponsored by the Nevada Highway Patrol, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • I-15 — Sept. 19, Mountain Pass Joint Port of Entry CVEF, 100779 Bear Road, Nipton, CA. Goody bag distribution and giveaways, sponsored by the Nevada Trucking Association, Nevada Highway Patrol and California Highway Patrol, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  

ArcBest 

As a leading integrated logistics provider, our strength is our people. Throughout Driver Appreciation Week, we will continue our tradition of honoring and celebrating our network of drivers, independent owner-operators and capacity providers with free meals, gifts, giveaways, and service recognition. 

Energizing the committed professionals who drive America forward

More than 80 percent of U.S. communities rely exclusively on trucks to deliver their goods. When you consider all we have — and what we continually need — it’s clear how essential truck drivers are to our daily lives.

Please join ArcBest in saluting and supporting our nation’s 3.6 million truck drivers today and every day!

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