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Image Description: Inscription of the complete poem “In Flanders Fields” in a bronze book at the John McCrae memorial at his birthplace in Guelph, Ontario, Canada (Source: Wikipedia) On Memorial Day, we come together as a nation to honor and remember the brave men and women who... Read more

Earlier this week, Alabama Trucking Association leaders expressed concerns in letters to Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Sen. Katie Britt, requesting their opposition to the nomination of Julie Su as Secretary of Labor. Alabama Trucking officials believe that Su's track record poses a threat to... Read more

The Alabama Truck Driving Championships are back, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate the industry's most skilled drivers. The event, organized by the Alabama Trucking Safety & Maintenance Management Council, is a great opportunity for truck drivers to showcase their skills... Read more

The Alabama Trucking Association is actively advocating for House Bill 256 by Rep. Rhett Marques, R-Enterprise, and Senate Bill 183 by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Culman. These bills would remove a significant barrier to the implementation... Read more

Transportation groups and other stakeholders are calling on Congress to repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This century-old tax is impeding the deployment of cleaner, more environmentally friendly trucks on our nation's roads, according to a letter from the American... Read more

Editor's note: This article appears with the permission of Alabama Daily News. By Todd Stacy It may sound silly, but in the wake of the 2022 elections, politicos in Alabama are already gearing up for the 2024 cycle. Not the presidential contest, mind you, though that will... Read more

The Alabama Truck Driving Championships are back, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate the industry's most skilled drivers. The event, organized by the Alabama Trucking Safety & Maintenance Management Council, is a great opportunity for truck drivers to showcase their skills... Read more

With the arrival of spring comes construction season, and Alabama's highways are seeing an increase in bright orange signs that indicate road workers are in the area to repair, maintain, and upgrade critical infrastructure. However, as drivers and workers share the roadways, safety must remain a priority.... Read more

Last night, the Alabama Trucking Association Safety & Maintenance Management Council (SMMC) hosted its annual Fleet Safety Awards Banquet in Pelham, Ala, to honor the most exceptional individuals and trucking operations that prioritize safety. The esteemed event acknowledged the tireless efforts... Read more

Image Description: Inscription of the complete poem “In Flanders Fields” in a bronze book at the John McCrae memorial at his birthplace in Guelph, Ontario, Canada (Source: Wikipedia) On Memorial Day, we come together as a nation to honor and remember the brave men and women who... Read more

Earlier this week, Alabama Trucking Association leaders expressed concerns in letters to Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Sen. Katie Britt, requesting their opposition to the nomination of Julie Su as Secretary of Labor. Alabama Trucking officials believe that Su's track record poses a threat to... Read more

Last night, the Alabama Trucking Association Safety & Maintenance Management Council (SMMC) hosted its annual Fleet Safety Awards Banquet in Pelham, Ala, to honor the most exceptional individuals and trucking operations that prioritize safety. The esteemed event acknowledged the tireless efforts... Read more

Due to the state of Florida recently extending its emergency order for the hospitality industry through May 9, the Hilton Sandestin will be unable to host the Alabama Trucking Association’s Convention. "Postponing our biggest event of the year wasn't a decision our leaders took lightly, and are they... Read more

Amid this current health crisis, one of the most important messages to share with the trucking community is a sincere expression of gratitude and thanks. Thank you to the men and women keeping America moving. Truckers are dealing with the social and practical aspects of this crisis just like everyone... Read more

Did you know that the DOT’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse provides options for employers and consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) to conduct queries individually OR upload multiple queries at once? It’s true. How do you conduct such a bulk query?  First, download and complete... Read more

Starting Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, the Alabama Dept. of Transportation (ALDOT) will shut down the I-59/20 bridge system that runs through Downtown Birmingham for 14 months while it replaces the aging structures. Designed in the 1960s, Birmingham’s Interstate 59/20 bridges were originally... Read more

Professional truck drivers from across Alabama and representing two dozen trucking firms will compete at the Alabama Trucking Association’s State Truck Driving Championships Friday, June 10 at the Pelham Civic Complex in Pelham, Ala. The annual event is produced by the Association’s Safety & Maintenance... Read more

By John Archibald, Al.com How does a bill become a law in Alabama? It's gotta start with a question: "You know what grinds my gears?" That has to be it. How else do you explain the rat-a-tat peppering of bills pre-filed in the Alabama Legislature? There's one - HB18 by Jackson County Rep.... Read more