Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 24 wordsI rise today to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and recognize the hardworking men and women who keep Iowa and our Nation moving.Greeting Claims · 132 wordsIowa is home to 37,530 truck drivers, many of whom spend long hours on the road delivering the food, fuel, supplies, ¹and products our families, farms, and businesses rely on every day. From the truck stops along Interstate 80 to the world’s largest truck stop, the Iowa 80 Truck Stop in Walcott, trucking is a vital part of Iowa’s economy and way of life.² These drivers help keep our grocery store shelves stocked, support Iowa’s farmers and manufacturers, and ensure goods can reach communities across our State and country. They even deliver lifesaving medical supplies and organs. In fact, more than 60 percent of the communities in Iowa depend exclusively on trucks to move their goods.³ The trucking industry also provides good-paying jobs for Iowans and supports thousands of locally owned businesses. Thanks · 38 wordsI am grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of Iowa’s truck drivers and the vital role they play in supporting our families, strengthening our local businesses, and ensuring communities across Iowa have the goods and resources they need.Thanks