Trucking News

September 4th, 2012

Each Day, Every Day

Driver appreciation is a constant at TA and Petro

By Tom O’Brien, President & CEO

When National Truck Driver Appreciation Week takes place in September, all of us at TA and Petro will happily cheer along with others in the industry. Truckers deserve the recognition. But we also know that appreciation for what drivers do should happen throughout the year.

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September 2nd, 2012

Aim to Please

The power of truly appreciating truck drivers

By David A. Kolman, Senior Editor

I look forward to each National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Since the inaugural event in 1998, it’s a time when America and the trucking industry recognizes professional truck drivers for the difficult job they do so well.

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July 6th, 2012

On a Roll

By Tom O’Brien, President & CEO

There’s a lot happening at TA and Petro lately, all of it part of our effort to offer full service to drivers so that your visit to us is both pleasant and productive.

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July 6th, 2012

Good Guys

The TCA’s Highway Angels program recognizes truckers who help others

By Mindy Long

Motorists and truckers in trouble on the road often find the first to offer them a helping hand is a truck driver. Since 1996 the Truckload Carriers Association’s Highway Angels program has been honoring drivers for their roadside good deeds.

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July 3rd, 2012

A Bevy of Beauties

Judging rigs at the TA Walcott Truckers Jamboree

By Paul Abelson

If you’re in any way involved with trucking and have never been to the Truckers Jamboree, I strongly urge you to go. It’s at the TA Walcott in Iowa on July 12-13.

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