The West Virginia Motor Truck Association is a statewide, non-profit, association of trucking companies, private fleet operators, industry suppliers, and other firms and individuals interested in the well-being of motor transportation at the local, state and national level.
Talking Points in Reaction to GAO Report and AP Article
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
While ATA supports the recommendations to improve the medical qualification process, the public should recognize that medical problems cause less than 3 percent of truck accidents.  In contrast, speeding and aggressive driving cause 42 percent, and failure to pay attention causes 35 percent.
If the federal government enacted ATA’s proposal to require speed limiters and lower the speed limit, many more lives would be saved.
The AP story and the GAO report fail to properly represent the trucking industry’s commitment to safety, including the fact that ATA supports all of the changes suggested and, in some cases, ATA was the first to suggest the change.  The positive drug test clearing house, for example, was requested by ATA some ten years ago.
The GAO report makes much of their finding that it found CDL holders who were on Social Security or VA disability – but being on either SS or VA disability does not disqualify one from having a CDL.
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Con-Way Freight Anniversary
Monday, 21 July 2008
Gov. Joe Manchin presented a proclamation at the Con-Way Freight Terminal to honor 20 years of service in West Virginia. The Governor also recognized six drivers for reaching safety milestones.
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Truckers Trying to Get the Most Out of Their Tanks
Friday, 18 July 2008
Truckers are the pros at coping with high fuel prices. With diesel fuel verging on the $5 mark, professional truck drivers have had to try their best to get the most out of a tank.
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