The Virginia Trucking Association (VTA) is a statewide, non-profit association of trucking companies, private fleet operators, industry suppliers, and other firms and individuals interested in the well-being of motor freight transportation at the local, state and national level.  The VTA is the only organization in Virginia that provides full-time service and representation for the trucking industry.  Learn More >

• 2009 Virginia Truck Driving Championships Winners Announced Click here to download the list of award winners.
  

• Storm Water Permit Filings for Land Transportation & Warehousing Facilities Due July 1, 2009 - Certain land transportation and warehousing facilities are covered by the Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality's storm water runoff permit regulations.  Owners of covered facilities must file a registration statement to obtain a permit or a "No Exposure" certification with DEQ by July 1, 2009.  On Friday, May 29, the VTA sent the membership guidance information on how to comply with this regulation.  If you did not receive the information, please contact the VTA office as soon as possible at dbennett@vatrucking.org or 804-355-5371.

•  VTA Presents 2009 Safety Awards
  • Interstate Van Lines wins Grand Trophy for Fleet Safety
  • Howell's Motor Freight driver Colin Richardson is 2009 Driver of the Year
  • Willie Taylor of Robinson Terminal Warehouse Corp. is 2009 Truck Safety Professional of the Year
  • Click here for complete list of award winners

•  Coil Securement Training Required by Alabama June 1!  Effective June 1, 2009 any driver picking up or delivering steel, aluminum, or other metal coils in the state of Alabama will be required to be trained and certified in proper load securement of coils. Specifically, Alabama law states:

• 32-9A-2(a) (4)a: No motor carrier may initiate or terminate in Alabama the commercial transport of metal coils, as defined in 49 CFR 393.120, unless the commercial vehicle operator is certified in proper load securement…

• 32-9A-4(d): Any motor carrier violating Section 32-9A-2(a) (4)a shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) 

        Get Certified!

• VTA Opposes VDOT Plan to Close Rest Areas & Eliminate Truck Parking!  Click here to download Action Alert and Talking Points 

• ACTION ALERT!!  Contact Senator Mark Warner and Urge Him to Oppose the "Card Check" bill.  Click here to download more information and instruction.

Carl Bumgarner of Fleetmaster Express Elected President of the Virginia Trucking Association - During the 2008 Annual Convention, Carl Bumgarner, President/CEO of Fleetmaster Express in Roanoke was elected as President of the VTA.  Click here for a list of the VTA's Officers & Directors for 2008-2009.

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