{"id":12690,"date":"2026-09-10T09:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T14:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=12690"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T19:07:29","slug":"national-truck-driver-appreciation-week-exchange-salutes-drivers-who-keep-mission-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2026\/09\/10\/national-truck-driver-appreciation-week-exchange-salutes-drivers-who-keep-mission-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: Exchange Salutes Drivers Who Keep Mission Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by recognizing the dedicated drivers<\/a> who keep shelves stocked, restaurants supplied and a taste of home moving to troops and military families worldwide.<\/p>\n

From Sept. 13 through Sept. 19, PXs and BXs worldwide will thank these road warriors, who support the retailer\u2019s \u201cWe Go Where You Go\u201d mission, with signs, banners and other recognition.<\/p>\n

The appreciation week highlights the essential role drivers play in helping Exchange shoppers access their hard-earned benefit of tax-free goods, services, food and more, wherever they are called to serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cTruck drivers are vital to keeping the Exchange mission moving,\u201d said Army Col. Emanuel Velez, the Exchange\u2019s deputy director of Logistics. \u201cEvery mile driven reflects commitment to something larger than the destination. Our drivers sustain communities, enable missions and ensure the people who serve never lack the support they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange, the Department of War\u2019s largest retailer, has the 15th<\/sup>-largest private retail fleet in the United States. More than 150 truck drivers deliver for the Exchange worldwide, and 29% are Veterans.<\/p>\n

The fleet also provides critical natural disaster support, hauling 53-foot mobile field Exchanges that bring stores on wheels to areas that need them most.<\/p>\n

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, launched by the American Trucking Associations in 1988, honors professional drivers for their hard work and commitment in one of the economy\u2019s most demanding and important jobs. The 2026 observance is the 38th<\/sup> annual celebration and recognizes the 3.6 million professional drivers who help keep America moving.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>The @shopmyexchange mission, \u201cWe Go Where You Go,\u201d is powered by dedicated drivers who deliver a taste of home to troops and families worldwide. During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Exchange says thank you. #NTDAW26 #ThankATrucker Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3iG<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 60th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In FY 2025, the Exchange generated $307 million for military Quality-of-Life programs. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has generated $2.4 billion in dividends to Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a nonappropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases, please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on X at https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 <\/strong>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Karrington Bradley at 214-312-5111 or bradleykar@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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