Archive for September, 2009

When it comes to interstate highways, Pennsylvania truly is the “Keystone State.” All goods shipped between the Northeast and states in the South and West travel though the state. A full 48 percent of the truck traffic on  Pennsylvania’s roads terminates outside the state. Rep. Tim Holden (D-Pa.) is working on legislation that will shape transportation projects in his state and the nation.  Q As you focus on the upcoming highway bill that authorizes federal surface …

Sixty motorcycles and 87 riders gathered at the Wheeling, W. Va. TA on May 30, ready to rev up and  “Head Out On That Highway” for Autism Speaks. This is the second year for the event, which raised $1,718. TA provided a breakfast buffet at the start of the run, and served meatball hoagies at the finish line.

More than ten thousand drivers and their families were wowed by a lot at this year’s Truckers Jamboree at the Walcott Iowa 80 TA. A concert by Aaron Tippin, fireworks, a truck beauty contest with more than 80 vehicles, more than 200 antique trucks, games, pork chops and lots of exhibits were all part of the fun. But one particular moment took the cake. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Jamboree, and the 45th anniversary of the location itself, an incredible truck-shaped desse…

Whoever started the saying “time is money” could have been thinking of truck drivers. Every minute counts and is accounted for on the road, and wasting precious minutes off-road hurts. So why go one place to fuel, another to eat and another to stock up on supplies? When you stop to really think about how you manage your time, that makes no sense.At TA, a driver can make one stop and take care of everything.Fuel? Check. Plus, become a member of the Road King Club, and every time you…