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TMAF was launched five years ago at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) and we’re excited to celebrate our anniversary with you! During MATS, from Thursday, March 28 to Saturday, March 30, stop by TMAF’s booth,#40569 in the North Wing Lobby, to show your industry pride and grab a photo with our industry mascot Safety Sammy. […]
He’s earned the nickname ‘Trusty Trucker’ and rightly so. Larry Spiekermeier of Plains, Montana has logged 4 million accident-free miles carrying heavy truck loads. Angela Marshall takes you on a ride to meet this week’s Montana Treasure. You might recognize this smile and laugh. Larry Spiekermeier became an instant celebrity as the ‘Trusty Trucker’ to […]
The U.S economy added over 300,000 jobs in January, marking the best monthly performance in nearly a year. Transportation and logistics employment continued to increase at an impressive pace, led by healthy gains in warehousing, parcel and trucking jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the economy added an impressive 304,000 workers to […]
A new team of 18 professional truck drivers were named to the 2019-2020 class of America’s Road Team, the American Trucking Associations announced this week. The drivers will immediately begin their service as trucking industry ambassadors to the general public, elected officials and members of the media. “These drivers represent the diverse experiences of the […]
Even as authorities have advised the public to avoid traveling amid forecasts for a record cold snap across the Midwest this week, truck drivers are pushing through the bone chilling weather. “We’ll still be out there,” said truck driver Alan Brooks. “We’ve got to. I mean, if we don’t, everything shuts down.” He settled in […]
Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), an industry-wide education and image movement, is sharing the industry’s honorable charity efforts during this holiday season after an industry-wide call for submissions through email and social media. “From participating in efforts to feed the hungry and support our veterans, to collecting and delivering toys, shoes and other donations for […]
While we reflect on our blessings, we don’t always stop to think about those who make the holidays possible, such as the truck drivers here in Louisiana, delivering the holidays to our communities. Many consumers may be surprised to learn that all of the goods that make the holidays so special were delivered to us […]
From Hurricane Relief Efforts to Clothing Donations, the Industry Shows Pride in Giving Back Washington, D.C. – December 20 –Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide education and image movement, is sharing the industry’s honorable charity efforts during this holiday season after an industry-wide call for submissions through email and social media. “From participating in […]
As we celebrate Veterans Day this year, the trucking industry remains committed to hiring military veterans. Read more in American Military News from pro truck driver, Gary Helms of Covenant Transportation in Tennessee and TMAF member. America continues to be the greatest country and strongest symbol of democracy in the world. As a military veteran […]
A number of trucking industry leaders were among those named to the Department of Transportation’s new advisory committee on human trafficking. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao has named a total of 15 members to the board, including Nicole Clifton, vice president of global public affairs for United Parcel Service (UPS), Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, president and CEO […]
Industry Mascot “Safety Sammy” travels the country as a symbol of America’s most essential industry: trucking!
Industry Mascot “Safety Sammy” travels the country as a symbol of America’s most essential industry: trucking!