SR839: SR839 Georgia Runs on Trucking Day; recognize March 18, 2026

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the state capitol, citing the trucking industry's role in moving freight, supporting jobs, and generating wages across Georgia. The resolution commends trucking companies and professional drivers for their work and safety investments, and notes that industry members will bring commercial vehicles to the capitol that day for an educational display. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Trucking Association.

• 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.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Trucking Association.
• Notes that trucking industry members will display commercial vehicles and equipment at the capitol on that day.

The resolution mainly affects the Georgia Trucking Association and the state's trucking companies and professional drivers, who are recognized and will participate in the capitol event. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute the resolution.

The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to organizing recognition and an educational display at the capitol, giving legislators and the public a chance to interact with trucking industry representatives.

• The resolving clause recognizes March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the state capitol.
• The Senate commends trucking professionals and companies for their service to Georgia.
• A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy to the Georgia Trucking Association.
• The preamble cites industry statistics, including that trucking moves over 70 percent of domestic freight and supports more than 333,000 Georgia jobs.

1. 2026-02-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)Primary sponsor
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)

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