Mexico Independence Day

On September 16, we celebrate Mexico Independence Day, the anniversary of Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain. Mexico Independence Day coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month as many in the community celebrate a historical and political […]

Hispanic Heritage Month

What is Hispanic Heritage Month? During the 1960s and through the peak of the civil rights movement, the United States was becoming ever more aware of the diversity of identities in its communities. National Hispanic […]

Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day: August 26 On August 26 we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and the passing of the 19th Amendment, which said, among other things, that “the right of citizens of the United States to […]

32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

July 26, 2022 marks the 32nd anniversary of the landmark civil rights legislation known as The Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in […]

Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, which is celebrating its 32nd year after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990, to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. The month is a […]

Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day.  On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, […]

Pride Month

Pride Month is observed June 1- 30 in the U.S. to recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are currently fighting and who have fought to live freely and authentically.  Pride is […]

Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The […]

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – a month to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.  USA Truck […]

INCLUSION: What is it? Why is it important?

Inclusion…What is it? Inclusion is being respected, valued, and supported by your organization. It’s about creating a place for each individual to achieve their full potential. Inclusion is the glue that connects all employees to […]

Equity…What is it?

Equity…What is it? Equity in an organization is the existence of fair and available opportunities for employees regardless of demographics or personal identifications. This happens when the organization acknowledges each employee’s diverse characteristics and allocates […]

What Does Diversity Even Mean?

What does Diversity even mean? We’ve heard about our company’s commitment to diversity, but what does that word mean? And what does it really mean to us? Diversity is a word that describes the mixture […]

Autism Acceptance Month

Along with ‘Celebrate Diversity Month’, the month of April is also AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH. In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism […]

Celebrate Diversity Month

At USA Truck, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion during ‘Celebrate Diversity Month’ – and every month.  April is Celebrate Diversity Month, a celebration that was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity […]

Women’s History Month Facts

21 Women’s History Month Facts 1. The first Women’s History Day was held in 1909. February 28, 1909 marked the first Woman’s History Day in New York City. It commemorated the one-year anniversary of the garment workers’ […]

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day: March 8 What is International Women’s Day?International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated every year on March 8, aims to focus global attention on the state of women when it comes to gender equality, […]

Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month: Tuesday, March 1 – Thursday, March 31 USA Truck celebrates and supports #WomensHistoryMonth. Women’s History Month celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture and society. We honor all the women who broke and continue to […]

Black History Month Facts

BLACK HISTORY FACT – BLACK HISTORY FIRSTS First Black Person Arrested For Not Giving Up Bus SeatWhile Rosa Parks is credited with helping to spark the civil rights movement when she refused to give up […]

Black History Month

Black History Month: Tuesday, February 1 – Monday, February 28 USA Truck is proud to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, via company-wide emails and our social media accounts, we will feature […]

Hispanic Heritage Month

What is Hispanic Heritage Month? During the 1960s and through the peak of the civil rights movement, the United States was becoming ever more aware of the diversity of identities in its communities. National Hispanic […]

Pride Month

Pride Month is observed June 1- 30 in the US to recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are currently fighting and who have fought to live freely and authentically.  Pride is […]

Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day.  On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, […]

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed May 1-31 to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Asian […]