TQL Supports Drivers and Their Families During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

TQL Foundation pledges $100,000 to organizations supporting professional drivers and their families

Cincinnati, Ohio (Sept. 11, 2026) — Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the #1 full-truckload provider in North America, is recognizing National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by making a $100,000 donation to organizations that support professional drivers and their families.

The TQL Foundation has pledged $75,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and $25,000 to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) in honor of the Sept. 13–19 observance.

“Carriers and drivers are essential to everything we do, and we’re grateful for the commitment they bring to the road every day,” TQL CEO Kerry Byrne said. “We want our support to go beyond a week of recognition. By supporting great organizations in St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and Truckers Against Trafficking, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people who keep the supply chain moving.”

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund assists drivers and their families when an injury or illness prevents them from working. The nonprofit provides a range of services and programs, including free health and wellness programs for professional drivers.

“TQL’s support allows us to plan for the future and continue building programs that meet the needs of professional drivers and their families year-round,” said Diane Hutsell, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Interim Director. “This sustained support means we can be there for drivers not just during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, but when an unexpected illness, injury or other hardship puts their livelihood at risk.”

TAT is committed to educating, equipping, empowering and mobilizing members of key industries to combat human trafficking.  

“The trucking industry has an important role to play in the fight against human trafficking, and partnerships like ours with TQL help make that possible,” said Brandy Belton, TAT’s Director of Mobile Exhibits. “We appreciate TQL’s continued commitment to raising awareness and giving its employees the knowledge and tools to recognize and respond to trafficking.”

TQL is recognizing professional drivers throughout National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. A banner reading “American Pride: Delivered by Truck Drivers” will be displayed on the side of TQL’s Cincinnati headquarters facing Interstate 275. TQL is also inviting carriers to participate in a Facebook contest celebrating the pets that keep them company on the road.

About TQL 
As the largest full-truckload provider in North America, TQL arranges the global movement of freight through a comprehensive portfolio of truckload, LTL, drayage, air, ocean, rail, warehousing and other modes and services of transportation. Customers and carriers rely on TQL every day to drive greater supply chain efficiency by combining industry-leading technology, unmatched 24/7/365 customer service, and a network of more than 110,000 carriers, powering the movement of over 4 million shipments annually. TQL’s customer experience is reflected in a world-class Net Promoter Score of 82. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Cincinnati, TQL employs more than 9,000 people across 65 offices nationwide. Beyond business, TQL actively invests in its communities through TQL Cares and the TQL Foundation, contributing millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours annually. TQL is also proud to be the naming rights sponsor of TQL Stadium, home of FC Cincinnati. Learn more at TQL.com.

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