National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which takes place this year from September 10 - 26, is an annual reminder to thank the millions of professional drivers who transport the goods we rely on every day.
While this special week helps highlight the important work that truckers do, Iowa DOT is committed to advancing truck driver safety and efficiency throughout the year.
As a member of the Mid-America Freight Coalition (MAFC), Iowa DOT partners with nine other states – Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin – to identify common challenges and share the cost of researching effective solutions. These 10 states are all critical to the efficient and reliable movement of goods across the country as they are home to key interstates, inland waterways, the Great Lakes, rail lines, and air cargo facilities. By sharing technologies and best practices and cooperatively funding research, the MAFC supports planning, policy and operational activities that affect the entire nation.