Trucking News

November 5th, 2012

Bragging Rights

Who’s the safest driver of them all?

By David Kolman

There have been numerous occasions when I’ve been having coffee with other drivers and the conversation turned to safe driving. Trucker after trucker would try to top one another with their tally of miles or years driven without an incident.

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November 2nd, 2012

Simply the Best

Thank you drivers, for putting TA and Petro on top

By Tom O’Brien, President & CEO

A recent survey of drivers by Overdrive magazine has TA and Petro earning top honors in dozens of categories. We have made a strong effort to improve and meet your needs in many areas in the past few years. It’s intensely gratifying to hear you say that we are succeeding.

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November 1st, 2012

The Road Ahead

Sen. David Vitter talks about the new highway bill

By Mindy Long

Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) is one of the country’s most influential lawmakers working on transportation legislation today. He currently sits on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee as well as the Subcommittee on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security and Water Quality.

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September 17th, 2012

Walk With Us

Health and wellness events will be held at 12 TA and Petro locations as part of our celebration of National Driver Appreciation Week. The events, in partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association, will take place on Sept. 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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September 6th, 2012

Shine a Light

ATA’s Elisabeth Barna talks about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

By Mindy Long

Once a year the trucking industry comes together to celebrate drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). This year it runs Sept. 16-22. American Trucking Associations coordinates its timing and promotion.

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