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“Ask yourself what is more important – your reputation or your bottom line? You may want to debate it, but in the end the answer is easy—your bottom line is affected by your reputation. That is why I believe it is necessary to be a member of the WVTA. Being a member not only proves we are involved in the trucking industry, but shows we are committed to making our companies and industry the best it can be. Membership does not cost—it pays.” - Fred Burns, Chairman, CEO of Burns Motor Freight.
Lobbying
Our past legislative successes include the rollback of the toll increase on the the West Virginia Turnpike during the 2006 legislative session.
Promoting the safety of our members and the public is very important to us. Each year we conduct an annual fleet safety contest, a truck driving championship, a West Virginia Driver of the Year Contest, among other promotions and events. The 2010 Truck Driving Championship will be held June 12th at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston. We also assist the U. S. Department of Transportation in selecting the West Virginia Professional Driver of the Year. We sponsor the West Virginia Safety Management Council and plan and conduct an annual safety awards banquet. Survival Hotline Members are urged to call the WVTA office at (304) 345-2800 anytime with questions concerning new laws and regulations or any matters that affect their business. State and National Liaison We act as a liaison with many state agencies including the Department of Motor Vehicles, Public Service Commission (PSC), Department of Transportation (DOT), State Police, State Tax Department and many others. We work closely with the American Trucking Associations on federal legislation and governmental affairs. Members Services WVTA provides its members access to a variety of critical services including an insurance program offering health, life, dental and disability. Members also receive discounts with Joe Boggs & Associates and JJ Keller. Annual Convention We hold an annual convention for members where they can gain information at our business sessions, play golf and network at social functions. The 2010 Annual Convention will be held September 8-10 at Stonewall Resort. WVTA PAC With the many tough issues that our industry faces it is important for us to have candidates in office that understand our industry. The WVTA PAC gives us the ability to donate to business friendly candidates with who we call work in the state Legislature. Fleet Membership Any firm, company or corporation owning or operating motor transport vehicles shall be eligible for membership in the organization. Associate Membership Individuals, firms or corporations having an interest in the trucking industry shall be eligible for associate membership. Affiliate Membership Individuals, firms or corporations having no interest in the West Virginia trucking industry but desiring to be affiliated with the association for business reasons shall be eligible for non-voting participating membership.
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