A major expo for the trucking industry expressed gratitude for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s participation, noting the Trump administration’s work to recognize the sector.
The Mid-America Trucking Show last month welcomed over 53,000 guests and more than 800 exhibitors, while Duffy delivered a speech to attendees.
The Cabinet official posted a segment of his comments on social media, calling truckers “the BACKBONE of our great country.”
“I am so impressed by every one of them at the Mid-America Trucking Show!” he said. “I promise to fight as hard as the truckers do to MAKE TRUCKING GREAT AGAIN.”
The Mid-America Trucking Show likewise said in areleasethat Duffy’s attendance was a “major highlight.”
He met with “industry leaders, exhibitors, and professional drivers to discuss the importance of trucking to the nation’s economy, supply chain, and infrastructure.”
Truckers are the BACKBONE of our great country 🇺🇸⁰⁰I am so impressed by every one of them at the Mid-America Trucking Show! ⁰I promise to fight as hard as the truckers do to MAKE TRUCKING GREAT AGAIN 💪🚛pic.twitter.com/eXLG69W5pj
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy)March 27, 2026
“The visit underscored the federal government’s recognition of trucking as a critical pillar of American commerce and mobility,” the release added.
The Department of Transportation issued their ownreleaseabout the conference, emphasizing their work to remove federal regulations and make trucking more efficient.
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