Press Releases

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 […]

Industry Unites to Spread Message: The future won’t wait. Neither can we. It’s #TimeToBuild Washington, D.C. – March 14, 2018 –Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide education and image movement, announced it is once again an official affiliate of Infrastructure Week, which will take place May 14-19. Infrastructure Week is a series of events, […]

TMAF Shares List of Companies Giving Back this Year after Industry-Wide Call for Submissions Washington, D.C. – December 18 –Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide education and image movement, proudly recognizes the trucking industry’s charitable work to give time and support to local communities. TMAF compiled a list of organizations and companies who submitted […]

TMAF invites attendees to take selfies with Safety Sammy, the mascot Dallas, TX, Aug. 26, 2017 –  Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry movement founded more than three years ago, to celebrate the trucking industry’s contributions to communities nationwide, revealed the name of the new industry mascot. On the Red Eye Radio stage at […]

Trucking Industry Group Joins National Movement to Spread Message That It’s #TimeToBuild Washington, D.C., May 15, 2017 – Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide image and education movement, is pleased to announce it will be an official affiliate of Infrastructure Week in 2017. Infrastructure Week, May 15-19, is a series of events, education, and […]

Industry companies across the country are taking part in charitable activities Washington, D.C. – Dec. 20, 2016 – As the end of the year approaches, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide education and image movement, proudly recognizes the trucking industry’s work to deliver the holidays through major charitable contributions and the tireless work of its […]

Billboard, Print and Digital Advertising Encourages Everyone to #ThankATruckDriver Washington, D.C. – Sept. 12, 2016 – Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide education and image movement, is proud to once again honor professional truck drivers in celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), Sept. 11-17, with a dedicated educational campaign. “Our nation’s professional […]

Industry Rallies to Promote Trucking with ‘Moving Billboards’ Washington, D.C., May 25, 2016 – Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) today recognized 35 organizations and individuals who purchased one or more TMAF-branded wraps for display on their company trailers, signifying a growing enthusiasm within the industry to educate the motoring public on trucking’s essentiality to business […]

At Mid-America Trucking Show, industry movement announces milestones; requests continued support   Louisville, Ky. – March 31, 2016 –Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide image and education movement, is making significant strides in its mission to change the perception of the trucking industry. TMAF announced its achievements from the past year during a press […]

Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide image and education movement, announced the opening of its online store, SHOP TMAF, as a next step in the movement’s awareness and branding goals. “We are proud to announce our e-commerce addition to the TMAF website. The store is an extension of the broader effort to encourage industry […]

 Wraps Available For Purchase for Trucking Companies     Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide image and education movement representing all areas of the professional truck driving industry, is proud to unveil its trailer decal wrap program, a major education initiative to inform the motoring public on the trucking industry’s benefits and mission. “This […]

From food to fuel, to commemoration ceremonies, the trucking industry plays integral part in national holiday  May 21, 2015 – Today, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide image and education movement reminds motorists that the professional trucking industry is an integral part of the Memorial Day holiday as we recognize the sacrifices of our […]

May 11, 2015 – Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) announced that it has joined Infrastructure Week, May 11–15, 2015, with more than 60 national and regional infrastructure and transportation advocacy groups who will participate in a series of events in Washington, D.C. and around the country. Participating organizations are committed to educating lawmakers and the […]

 Micheal Sheeds of Bandera, TX, named 2015 ‘citizen driver’ WESTLAKE, Ohio, April 22, 2015 – TravelCenters of America LLC, (TravelCenters), operator of Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, has announced the Petro San Antonio, TX Stopping Center location was renamed in honor of professional truck driver, Micheal Sheeds, of Bandera, TX, selected as a 2015 […]

ENID, OK, April 15, 2015 – It’s not often in the trucking business that the term “star struck” is used,  but this past week Groendyke Transport, along with National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) and Peterbilt Motors Company, had the opportunity to honor a driver whose name is befitting of his national title. James Starr, a […]

“We have achieved great strides during our first year of the movement, and we are grateful for everyone who has contributed to TMAF through both financial and in-kind support,” said Burch. “But, there is work to do, and we challenge everyone in the industry to join the movement, so that together, we can achieve a positive image of the industry and advocate for better, smarter regulations to keep this vital industry flourishing.”

Today the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced a $25,000 cash donation to Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) each year for the next five years.

Today, at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) annual conference, the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry (ACT1) announced a $100,000 donation to Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF).

The Trucking Moves America Forward movement introduces the “High-5 and Show Your Pride” campaign, which will debut at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas on August 20, and encourages each attendee to donate five dollars to the TMAF movement to reach its goal of one million dollars its first year, emphasizing the pride within the industry.