VTA Opposes DC Parking Tax Proposal

• Click here to download comments the VTA has filed in opposition to the DC's proposed parking tax on operators of commercial vehicles loading or unloading in the District.

Presentations from the 2010 VTA Annual Convention -

The powerpoint presentations used by speakers during the VTA's 2010 Annual Convention can be downloaded by clicking on the topic below:  

• Trucking Expectations - Are the Good Times Finally Here? by Lana Batts
• Federal Regulatory Update by Dave Osiecki
• Labor Law Reform - What Form Will it Take? by Mark Goodwin and Clint Morse
• CSA 2010 - The Governement Perspective by Craig Feister
• CSA 2010 - The Industry Perspective by Dave Osiecki
• Fuel Economy Measurements - Marketing & Myths vs. Facts by David Pack 

• Are You Ready for the Biggest Change in Trucking Since Deregulation?  The VTA is sponsoring a series of seminars around the state about the CSA 2010 program that will drastically change FMCSA's approach to motor carrier safety enforcement.
  • Click here to download a summary of the program and click here to download information, locations, dates and the registration form for the seminars.

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

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