West Virginia Trucking Assocation

What Does the WVTA do to Promote Safety?

The association supports increases in roadside inspections and promotes state and federal highway regulations. In 2007, approximately 20,665 inspections were conducted on West Virginia roads and highways. We actively support a safety management program, which includes conducting seminars on motor carrier and driver safety.

The West Virginia Trucking Association conducts annual Truck Driving Championships, which test truck driving skills and knowledge and presents yearly safety awards for drivers and companies, which have exceptional safety records.

What Kind of Wages Does the Trucking Industry Pay in West Virginia?

The average annual wage for the industry is greater than the construction, service and retail industries.
Total trucking industry wages paid in West Virginia in 2005 exceeded $1.5 million.
The average-annual trucking industry salary in West Virginia in 2005 was $33,013.

How Many Jobs Does the Trucking Industry Provide in West Virginia? How Many Jobs Does the Trucking Industry Provide in West Virginia?

The trucking industry in West Virginia provided 44,634 jobs, or one out of seventeen of all jobs in the state. Truck drivers accounted for over 17,000 of those jobs.

Who Regulates WVTA Members?

WVTA members do a great job managing their businesses. However, as with all major industries, WVMA members receive oversight by many city, county, state and federal regulatory agencies. In addition to policing ourselves, listed below are just some of the state agencies, which oversee and regulate member operations:

West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
West Virginia Department of Transportation
West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
West Virginia Department of Public Safety
West Virginia Public Service Commission
West Virginia State Tax Department

What are WVTA's issues?

Trucking Industry Issues

Primary Safety Belt Law. WVTA supports adoption of a primary safety belt law to increase belt use, reduce fatalities and save money.

APUs from Excise Tax. Among many other things, H.R. 1424, the federal bail-out bill passed early this month by Congress on its second try, and signed by President Bush, includes in Section 206 of its Division B an exemption from the 12% federal excise tax on trucks and trailers with idling-reduction devices commonly known in the industry as auxiliary power units. Several states have passed similar legislation. WVTA should introduce it in WV.

Highway Funding. While it is critical to appropriately fund our highway system, WVTA believes we need to analyze where the dollars are going and determine how they can be spent more efficiently.

Governmental/Regulatory Cooperation. WVTA members provide both employment and valuable services to West Virginia. WVTA members interact with numerous governmental and regulatory agencies on a daily basis. We desire fair and consistent treatment and an environment that is business friendly.