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Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Here

Written by Mariah Barr | Sep 11, 2023 4:00:00 AM

This year’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week officially kicked off yesterday and will last through Saturday, September 16.

We’ve already shared some ideas to show drivers your appreciation, but numerous truck stop chains and companies have announced their special offers and promotions to reward and recognize our nation’s truckers. Some of the best offers are from...

  • Love's Travel Stops
  • Pilot Flying J
  • Sheetz

Love’s Travel Stops

We can expect to see National Truck Driver Appreciation Week deals from the Oklahoma City-based truck stop chain through the entire month of September. 

In a September 1 announcement, Loves stated My Love Rewards members can enjoy a free Love’s-branded food or drink up to $5 in value, including water, bagged candy, salty snacks, and trail mix. 

Members can also earn $10 in My Love Rewards points on an oil change and preventative maintenance at any Love’s Truck Care or Speedco location during the month. 

To redeem these exclusive offers, members are encouraged to activate both offers in the Love's email that was sent to them on September 1. 

Love’s is offering additional in-store deals in honor of Truck Driver Appreciation Week, including: 

  • Fresh food and drink deals September 11-15. 
  • Free hot sandwich, fresh salad, or bowl with an oil change.  
  • Discounts on Amarillo Supply Co. products throughout September and October. 
  • Free Amarillo Supply Co. hat with the purchase of a 3-pack of gloves.

Sign up for a Love’s Reward Card to continue saving throughout the year!

Pilot Flying J

Another well-known establishment taking Truck Driver Appreciation Week beyond the seven days is Pilot Flying J.

The Knoxville, Tennessee-based truck stop chain is calling it “Driver Appreciation Month,” and drivers can expect to receive in-store deals throughout September 2023.

Here are some of the discounts and offers drivers can take advantage of:  

  • Up to three free drink choices in the myRewards Plus™ app each week, including Pilot fountain drinks and coffee, sodas, energy drinks, and water.
  • Discounts on various food items all September using the myRewards Plus™ app, including a 50% discount on salad, pizza, burgers, and more
  • In October, earn up to five points per gallon when fueling after activating PushForPoints™ in the myRewards Plus™ app.

If you would like to download the myRewards Plus™ app or learn more about the perks of being a member, click here. 

The Pilot Travel Center located at 3300 AR-391, North Little Rock, AR 72117 will also host an in-person driver celebration event on September 13 from 3:30-7:30 PM. If you're in the area, stop by for giveaways, refreshments, outdoor games, music, and more fun!

Sheetz

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Truck Driver Appreciation Week, convenience store chain Sheetz is reducing diesel fuel prices by 35 cents per gallon through September 16.

You can also find diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for 99 cents a gallon at all Sheetz stores from September 4-16.

Numerous food and drink deals are available throughout and beyond the month of September, such as: 

  • September 8-14 – Free half meatball or turkey sub with any purchase 
  • September 15-21 – Mix and match any two 20 oz sodas for $2 with any purchase 
  • September 22-30 – Earn 500 bonus loyalty points with any purchase 
  • October 1-7 – Purchase any two Powerades for $3 

“Truck drivers are the backbone of this country,” said Travis Sheetz, president and CEO of Sheetz. “As a company, we are committed to showing appreciation for our customers. We wanted to go above and beyond for Truck Driver Appreciation Week by providing extended offers that will be unquestionably beneficial to them.”  

Thank You, Truck Drivers 

From all of us here at Foley, we hope you will take advantage of these deals as you continue to keep our country and economy moving forward.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with many of you over the past three decades and are honored to have played a role in helping your businesses grow. Thank you for all that you do!