The Mid-America Trucking Show, a major expo for the trucking industry, celebrated Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's attendance and recognition of the sector. The event, which attracted over 53,000 attendees and over 800 exhibitors, included a speech from Duffy, who called truckers "the BACKBONE of our great country." The Department of Transportation also highlighted their work to remove federal regulations and make trucking more efficient. At the conference, Duffy met with industry leaders and professional drivers to discuss the importance of trucking to the nation's economy, supply chain, and infrastructure.