WASHINGTON — In honor of the hard work and commitment of professional technicians who keep the freight industry rolling, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and its Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) have scheduled this year’s National Technician Appreciation Week (NTAW) for June 14-20. The 2026 theme is “Celebrating technicians that keep us moving.”
“Trucking operations run around the clock and cover hundreds of billions of miles to deliver to virtually every home, workplace and business,” said Chris Spear, president and CEO of ATA.
“Our nation owes enormous gratitude to the hardworking men and women who keep our trucks well maintained and ensure the wheels of our essential industry continue to turn,” he continued. “Their professionalism and commitment to upholding exacting standards enhance the efficiency of our supply chain and help to keep everyone on the road safe.”
According to the ATA, professional technicians perform one of the most demanding and critical roles in trucking. NTAW acknowledges the extraordinary efforts and talent of these dedicated professionals.
“By ensuring vehicles are safe and ready for service, technicians make it possible for drivers to deliver the goods we all rely on,” said Robert Braswell, executive director of TMC. “This week is an opportunity for both the industry and the public to show their appreciation and thank these professionals for the critical work they do every day.”
Linda Garner-Bunch has been with The Trucker since 2020, picking up the reins as managing editor in 2022. Linda has nearly 40 years of experience in the publishing industry, covering topics from the trucking and automotive industry to employment, real estate, home decor, crafts, cooking, weddings, high school sports — you name it, she’s written about it. She is also an experienced photographer, designer and copy editor who has a heartfelt love for the trucking industry, from the driver’s seat to the C-suite.
