Latest News - Thursday, February 12, 2009 VTA Opposes VDOT Plan to Close Rest Areas & Eliminate Truck Parking! Click here to download Action Alert and Talking Points Swine Flu Alert and Guidance for Motor Carriers -  Below are links to 3 documents to provide you with information and guidance regarding your employees and the swine flu outbreak: Dept. of Health & Human Services Travelers Swine Flu Alert Notice Center for Disease Control Guidance for Air Crews (can be applied to highway transportation workers that routinely come in contact with the general public) Motor Carrier Pandemic Flu Guidelines 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. 2008 Convention Presentations Posted (Click on topic to download in acrobat pdf format). Economic & Motor Carrier Industry Update by Tavio Headley Fuel Cost Recovery Model by Bob Matheson Greening of U.S. Supply Chain by Mark Goodwin EPA's SmartWay Program by Dale Bennett Motor Carrier Contract Issues from an Insurer's Perspective by Matt Grimm 2008 General Assembly Report by Dale Bennett FMCSA Declares Regional Emergency for Transportation of Fuel - Grants Exemptions from parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations  Click here to download official declarations that must be carried by drivers operating under the exemptions. Virginia Issues Hours of Service/Weight Extensions for Transportation of Petroleum Fuel Products Click here to download Hours of Service Waiver Click here to download Authorization of Weight Extensions 2008 VTA Annual Convention to be Held September 28 - 30 at the Williamsburg Lodge Click here for Program Information and Meeting Registration Forms Click to make Room Reservations Click here for Sponsorship Information and Forms 2008 Virginia Truck Driving Championships Winners Announced Click here download list of award winners Oil Crisis: Why Trucking Should Take the Lead DMV's Announces IRP - IFTA Service Changes/Options for Motor Carriers VTA presents 2008 Safety Awards Houff Transfer wins Grand Trophy for Fleet Safety Fed Ex Express driver Dwight Lynch is 2008 Driver of the Year Debra Eisner of Smithfield Transportation is 2008 Safety Professional of the Year (Click here for complete list of winners) Truck-Involved Fatal Crash Statistics Fall to All-Time Low  read more ...