Knight Driver Appreciation Week 2025 Recap
Each September, we come together to celebrate the men and women who keep America moving, our professional drivers. Driver Appreciation 2025 was no exception, and this year’s celebration across all 29 of our terminals was bigger and better than ever. From food and giveaways to exciting contests, raffles, and special recognition, it was our way of saying: thank you for everything you do.
Alongside this recap, don’t miss our Driver Appreciation Week 2025 highlight video to relive the fun.
A Message to Our Drivers
At Knight Transportation, our drivers are the heart of our business. Your dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice keep freight moving safely and on time every day. Whether you’re running regional, dedicated, port, refrigerated, or OTR, you are the reason we succeed.
Driver Appreciation Week is just one week, but our gratitude extends every mile of the year. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for representing Knight with pride on the road.
Recap of the Week’s Events
Every one of our 29 terminals hosted food, giveaways, raffles, and driver-focused activities. It was a week filled with camaraderie, recognition, and fun.
Here are just some of the highlights from our Phoenix terminal events:
- Dodgeball Tournament – The final came down to Drivers vs. Operations, with Operations taking home the win.
- Truck Trivia & RC Racing – Drivers put their knowledge and skills to the test while enjoying some competitive fun.
- 1st Annual Truck Rodeo – Sponsored by Vanguard, with $1,500 in award prizes
- 1st Place: Carlos R. (Knight Dallas)
- 2nd Place: Manny B. (Knight El Paso)
- 3rd Place: Kervin D. (Phoenix Refrigerated)
- Rookies: 1st Place – Anthony H. (Knight SoCal) and 2nd Place – Dean N. (Knight Vegas)
- Half-Court Basketball Shot Contest – Congratulations to Jesus V. from AZ Port, who drained the half-court shot and took home the $1,000 prize, sponsored by Inland Kenworth.
Photos from Terminals Across the Country
Recognizing Driver Excellence
Our CEO, Adam Miller, personally called drivers to thank them for their outstanding contributions and presented a $300 gift card to each of our award recipients:
- Most Tenured Driver: Larry B.
- Most Miles Driven: Joseph P.
- Most Productive Owner Operator: Tony R.
- Rookie of the Year: Cameron R.
- Trainer with the Most Upgraded Students in 2025: Steve H.
- Most Productive Driver in 2025: Israel B.
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
Driver Appreciation Week wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors. Their generosity helped us provide meals, prizes, and unforgettable experiences for our drivers across the country.
A few of our largest sponsors deserve special recognition:
We are grateful to each and every sponsor who contributed to making Driver Appreciation Week 2025 a success.
To our drivers, thank you again. You are the backbone of Knight and the backbone of America. This week was about you, but our appreciation is year-round.
