There are many ways to celebrate National Trucking Week. Here’s a convenient list of ideas in
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Hosting a B.B.Q. or company picnic to recognize drivers and other staff |
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Holding a company open house, inviting the community and offering guided tours of company facilities |
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Having a company truck rodeo to showcase driver skills involved in driving a transport truck |
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Hosting a kids/family day |
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Presenting a thank-you letter or card to employees from the company owner, manager or president |
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Featuring employees in training in company literature and videos |
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Putting up a sign in the lobby and other areas where visitors and employees gather that says “thanks” |
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Making a donation to a children’s charity on behalf of the employees of the company |
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Awarding pins or plaques - a keepsake to recognize employees’ efforts throughout the year |
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Giving a driver(s) and other employee(s) the chance to represent the company at an industry event |
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Inviting employee(s) to dinner at the home of an owner, manager or president |
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Having management serve employees at an appreciation breakfast, lunch or dinner |
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Providing gift certificates for complimentary dinner for drivers on the road |
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Providing personalized travel mugs or similar items to remind drivers they’re appreciated when they’re in their cabs |
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Taking a photo of drivers and their trucks for drivers’ child(ren) |
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Taking a group photo of company employees with the company president or owner and displaying it in high profile areas were company visitors and employees can see it |
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Giving employees company products (e.g., Jackets and hats) |
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Arranging for customers or suppliers to greet and thank drivers and/or employees at the beginning or end of a day |
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Putting a picture of drivers on the side of a truck |
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Creating an award for monthly achievement or safety or that is given upon a notification of appreciation from a customers |
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Giving a cd or audio tape of music or a book to driver
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Using a portion of the money made from vending machines to sponsor employee outings, lunches etc.
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Providing a free long-distance calling card to drivers to encourage them to stay in touch with family and friends when they are away on a trip |
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Putting the names of drivers who have reached milestones on a publicly displayed plaque (e.g. 5, 10, 20 Years of service or based on accident-free kilometres) |
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Throwing a party for employees and their family and serving cake in the shape of a truck for drivers |
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Putting together a photo collage of employees at work or helping in the community in the lobby of the company office |
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Creating a “Hall Of Fame” for outstanding employees in a corridor or room at work |
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Arranging for flowers to be given to the spouses of drivers |
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Offering employees an educational course of their choosing, as a group or independently |
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Having the names of employees displayed on electronic billboards at sports events they attend |
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| For more creative ideas, please visit Canadian Trucking Alliance website at www.cantruck.com |
