This week is the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week. Safety is a team effort on our roads so this week, law enforcement, trucking companies, and federal agencies unite for one goal: preventing crashes and saving lives. 🚗🚛 Remember, it's not just about truck drivers – ALL motorists play a crucial role in road safety. Let's drive responsibly together!
Texas Trucking Association
Truck Transportation
Austin, Texas 6,412 followers
Advocating for sound public policies and promoting a safe, dependable and efficient motor transportation system in Texas
About us
Texas Trucking Association is a trade organization dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of its members by advocating sound public policies, providing excellence in education, training and information and promoting a safe, dependable and cost-effective motor transportation system to better serve the people of Texas.
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http://www.texastrucking.com
External link for Texas Trucking Association
- Industry
- Truck Transportation
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1932
- Specialties
- Trucking, Advocacy, Education, and Safety
Locations
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Primary
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510 W 15th St
Austin, Texas, US
Employees at Texas Trucking Association
Updates
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TXTA is proud to announce Marcia Faschingbauer as the recipient of the 2024 TXTA Leadership Award. Marcia is the President and CEO of Excargo and is being recognized for her outstanding contributions to the trucking industry and exemplary leadership skills. Her success serves as an inspiration to aspiring leaders in the industry, particularly women seeking to make their mark in a traditionally male-dominated field. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gbqcjAhx
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Talk about a win for the trucking industry! 🙌 The House Appropriations Committee has included $200 million for truck parking in its latest bill. This investment aims to expand parking capacity, addressing a critical issue faced by truck drivers across the nation. The funding is expected to alleviate stress on drivers, improve freight efficiency, and enhance road safety for all motorists. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsYErBMB
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Check out ATRI's latest research on the Operational Costs of Trucking
📣 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - New ATRI Research: Industry Costs Increased More than 6 Percent During Freight Recession The American Transportation Research Institute released today the findings of its 2024 Analysis of the Operational Costs of #Trucking. This annual report analyzes line-item costs, operating efficiencies, and revenue benchmarks by fleet sector and size, providing crucial benchmarking for motor carriers and a comprehensive overview of the financial state of trucking for decisionmakers in both industry and government. The overall marginal costs of operating a truck hit $2.270 per mile in 2023. While the increase was only 0.8 percent over the previous year, when surcharge-protected fuel costs are excluded, marginal costs rose 6.6 percent to $1.716 per mile. Read more on #ATRI's website here - https://lnkd.in/dgpKcAjJ #TruckingResearch
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