Truckers News: Trade group plans ad campaign as part of Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Trucking Moves America Forward, the industry-wide education and image movement, is thanking America’s professional truck drivers with its annual #ThankATrucker campaign during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 11-17.

The campaign, which encompasses outdoor, broadcast, and digital advertising, aims to educate the motoring public on the essential job of the truck driver as a highway hero, and trucking’s overall contributions to American communities and the nation’s economy. It also shines a light on the jobs available within trucking.

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The Trucker: TMAF salutes the women of trucking: Amber Edmondson blazes trail at helm of family business

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognized several women who are forging new roads in the trucking industry.

Amber Edmondson, president, CEO and co-owner of Trailiner Corp., is one of those women.

In 1999, Edmondson’s grandfather, who founded the Springfield, Missouri-based refrigerated truckload carrier, encouraged her to join the family business while she was completing a college degree in business. Following graduation, she was asked to remain with the company and mentor with one of the executives. Read more. 

The Trucker: TMAF salutes the women of trucking: Erica Denney finds true calling in trucking industry

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) recognized several women who are forging new roads in the trucking industry.

Erica Denney, director of sales for Denney Transport, is one of those women.

Even though her family owned a trucking company, working in the industry was not something Denney planned for. Read more. 

The Trucker: Driver spotlight: TMAF recognizes members of the trucking industry who are dedicated to safety, service

In honor of Black History Month (February), Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) shone a light on trucking professionals who have a proven record of dedication to safety and a love for the industry. Read More.

The Trucker: One Person Can Make a Difference

The Trucker features the four TAT Ambassadors from TMAF’s Human Trafficking series as the main feature in their print edition.

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Fox News: I’m a trucker who is proud to be driving the nation’s Christmas tree to Washington

Since I was a kid, I’ve always been fascinated by the open road. It had such a significant impact on me that I decided to make trucking my career. For over 21 years, I’ve been proud to be part of an essential industry. But my current load gives me an especially strong sense of pride.  Read more. 

The Trucker: TMAF promotes trucking

Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) is celebrating seven years of promoting the trucking industry and providing support and resources for people and organizations at all levels.

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Fleet Owner: Texas Trucking Association Foundation pledges $10,000 a year to TMAF

Texas Trucking Association Foundation (TXTA) is continuing its support of Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) and has pledged $10,000 each year over the next three years to support TMAF’s mission of promoting the economic contributions of the trucking industry. Read more.

 

 

The Trucker: Trucking industry to be spotlighted at NASCAR events

The trucking industry will be front and center during the NASCAR Xfinity Series event at the Michigan International Speedway Saturday, Aug. 21, as well as at other NASCAR races during August and September. Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) will be a featured brand on the No. 1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, part of the JR Motorsports race team, during the Aug. 21 event.

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