National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Professional Truck Driver Appreciation Day – Wednesday, September 16Celebrating the professionals who keep freight moving.
As part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Intermodal EXPO is proud to welcome professional truck drivers for a special one-day experience focused on education, networking, and career growth within the intermodal industry.
Whether you’re an owner-operator, company driver, or small fleet owner, this program is designed to help you better understand intermodal transportation, discover new business opportunities, and connect with the companies that keep freight moving across North America.
Schedule at a Glance
Welcome to Intermodal EXPO: How to Make the Most of Your EXPO
Concurrent Sessions: Smart Insurance Strategies
Complimentary Lunch available on the Show Floor
Hands-on Demonstration: Mock Roadside Inspection with CA Highway Patrol
Elevate your knowledge and skills in maintaining safe and reliable vehicles. Join us for an interactive session where you’ll learn the essential steps to ensure your equipment is road ready.
Intermodal Drayage 101
- What intermodal is and how freight moves from shipper to rail to drayage partner
- The role of drayage carriers and drivers
- Common terms professional drivers should know
- How 3PLs, IMCs, railroads, terminals, chassis providers, and motor carriers fit together
- What makes intermodal different from traditional over-the-road freight
Concurrent Sessions
Intermodal, Port & Rail Drayage: Master the Process & Scale Your Operations
Presented by: Logistically Speaking Online
This will be beginner-friendly, practical, and conversational.
Closing Floor Reception
Enjoy snacks and beverages with fellow supply chain professionals.
Special Professional Truck Driver Pass
- Access to the Intermodal EXPO show floor
- Dedicated driver education sessions
- Lunch on the show floor
- Closing networking reception
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
- Independent owner-operators
- Company drivers
- Professional drivers interested in drayage or intermodal freight
- Small fleet owners
- Drivers serving ports, rail terminals, warehouses, and distribution centers
- Small motor carrier company employees seeking to expand into intermodal transportation
Featured Programming
Professional Driver Welcome Hub
Your first stop at EXPO. Meet IANA staff, learn about available resources, ask questions, connect with industry experts, and plan your day.
Intermodal Drayage 101
Learn how freight moves from shipper to rail to drayage carrier, the role of professional truck drivers within the process, and how intermodal differs from over-the-road transportation.
Mock Roadside Inspection Demonstration
Participate in a hands-on demonstration designed to help drivers better understand equipment readiness, safety, and compliance requirements.
Insurance & Industry Education
Gain practical insights into insurance requirements, industry resources, and tools that support motor carriers and professional drivers.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with other motor carriers, logistics providers, railroads, ports, equipment providers, technology companies, 3PLs, and other organizations that support the intermodal freight network.
More Than Appreciation. An Opportunity to Grow.
Every day, professional truck drivers are essential to the success of the intermodal supply chain. Professional Truck Driver Appreciation Day is our opportunity to recognize your contribution while providing valuable education, resources, and industry connections that can help you grow your business and career.
Join us at the largest intermodal event in North America and see how you fit into the future of freight transportation.
Register Today
Select the Wednesday Exhibit Hall Only pass and use promo code TRUCKER26 to receive your discounted Professional Truck Driver Appreciation Day pass.
Register Now & Join Us at Intermodal EXPO 2026* This discounted pass is not intended for 3PLs, Suppliers or IMCs. To confirm your eligibility for this rate, please contact registration@intermodal.org.
