Celebrating the People Who Keep the World Moving: National Delivery Driver Week 2025
October 13, 2025
Every order tells a story — of reliability, precision, and human effort on the road. From October 13 to 19, National Delivery Driver Week recognizes the men and women who go the extra mile to deliver meals, packages, and experiences across the country.
Created by dlivrd Technologies, this annual celebration honors the professionals who power the last mile — the delivery drivers who make convenience possible, one route at a time.
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Why This Week Matters
Drivers are the connective tissue of modern life. They handle tight deadlines, unpredictable weather, and complex routes, often paying for fuel and maintenance themselves. Their role is demanding, but vital: they keep businesses running, customers happy, and communities connected.
During National Delivery Driver Week, we pause to recognize their expertise, adaptability, and the human commitment behind every successful delivery.
The Evolution of Delivery
From hand-delivered meals in 18th-century Korea to AI-driven logistics today, delivery has always been about one thing, bringing what people need, when they need it. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated that transformation. As cities locked down, delivery drivers became essential workers, sustaining both restaurants and households. What began as a convenience became a lifeline, and it’s never gone back. Today, technology has elevated the craft. The modern driver isn’t just a courier; they’re a logistics professional navigating apps, routes, and expectations with precision.The dlivrd Technologies Connection
dlivrd Technologies founded National Delivery Driver Week to honor these unsung heroes and to spotlight how innovation can elevate their experience.
As a modern solutions-based company advancing logistics, workforce enablement, and operational technology, DTI unites bold, high-performing brands that redefine how delivery gets done:
- Expedite powers specialized catering and high-touch deliveries for leading restaurant chains, combining data-driven logistics with care, speed, and precision.
- Gigee connects independent drivers and gig professionals to flexible opportunities across the DTI network and beyond. Thus, empowering them to work on their own terms while supporting the businesses that depend on them.
Together, these brands make it possible for businesses to scale delivery with confidence and for drivers to succeed with support, fairness, and opportunity.
How to Celebrate
- Tip generously. 100% of tips on Expedite go directly to the driver.
- Set up a snack station for visiting drivers. This is a simple way to show gratitude.
- Share your thanks online using #NationalDeliveryDriverWeek and #dlivrddifference.
Behind Every Delivery
A driver’s day involves constant decision-making: planning routes, maintaining vehicles, managing customer interactions, and staying calm under pressure. These are skilled professionals who embody reliability, resilience, and pride in their work.
This week, we celebrate every driver, from full-time professionals to gig workers balancing multiple platforms, for the difference they make every day.