HR1382: HR1382 Georgia Runs on Trucking Day; March 18, 2026; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day, a ceremonial designation by the House of Representatives. The resolution's preamble cites statistics on the trucking industry's importance to Georgia, including its role in moving freight, supporting jobs and wages, and investing in safety, and notes that trucking industry members and equipment will be present at the State Capitol on that date for educational purposes. The House directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Trucking Association as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

• Formally designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the State Capitol.
• Commends Georgia's trucking professionals and companies for their service to the state, without creating any new legal obligation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Trucking Association.
• Notes that trucking industry members, vehicles, and equipment will be present at the Capitol on the recognized date for educational display.

The resolution primarily affects the trucking industry in Georgia, including trucking companies, professional drivers, and the Georgia Trucking Association, which will receive a copy of the resolution. It also involves Capitol staff and legislators who may interact with trucking representatives on the recognized day.

While the resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law, it provides public recognition of the trucking industry's economic role and creates an occasion for lawmakers and the public to interact with truckers and view equipment at the State Capitol.

• The preamble states the trucking industry moves more than 70 percent of domestic freight and supports over 333,000 Georgia jobs.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the State Capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Trucking Association.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)Primary sponsor
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)
• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)

• trucking industry
• ceremonial resolutions
• Georgia General Assembly
• transportation