Meritor recognizes drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Meritor Inc joins the American Trucking Associations this week to honor the professional truck drivers who deliver America's freight. "At Meritor, we want to recognize the more than 3 million truck drivers nationwide who deliver life's essentials," said Tim Bowes, president, commercial truck, Meritor. "These men and women literally keep the country moving."
At each of its US manufacturing sites this week, Meritor employees will personally thank the drivers delivering raw materials to its plants and the drivers who transport the finished goods to important customers. Banners of appreciation posted at all plant locations will share the company's appreciation for their service and commitment to delivering goods safely and on time.
From its 12 US facilities, the company makes 120,000 truck freight shipments in the United States annually, and interacts with more than 2,400 drivers. In fact, the company's shipments travel 7.8 million miles monthly and 94 million miles annually.