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FAQ

The average annual wage for the industry is greater than the construction, service and retail industries. Trucking industry wages exceeded $1.3 billion, with an average annual trucking industry salary of $34,410. (Truck drivers held 16,160 of these jobs and an annual salary of $33,305.)

WVTA members do a great job managing their businesses. However, as with all major industries, WVTA 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

There are always issues that are very important to our industries, where we must be proactive in our approach. We have developed the following position statements to educate lawmakers, which concisely explain our views on these issues.

Our industry’s main focus is on safety as well as the environment.

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.

Build and sustain a business competitive environment.

State government maintain prudent budgeting.

We would like to see prudence, integrity and transparency in government.

Have a responsible and work-ready workforce.

A fair legal system in West Virginia supports economic development and jobs.

Day-to-day operations of the WVTA are conducted by the organization's President, Traci Nelson.

The President’s role is to assist members in increasing their business effectiveness and profitability by providing resources for education, training and ideas exchanged; encouraging a high level of business ethics and a positive image for the industry; encouraging governmental action beneficial to the industries through active participation of its membership; and, providing cost effective services for the membership.

Chairman: Brady Campbell, Mountain State Insurance Agency
1st Vice Chairman: Len McIntosh, Matthews Lubricants
2nd Vice Chairman: N/A
ATA St. Vice Pres.: Jolissa Wead, Walmart Transportation
Secretary/Treasurer: Daniel Harmon, XPO Logistics
Immediate Past Chairman: Bryan Christian, Keystone Logistics
President: Traci Nelson, WV Trucking Association

West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount

The leading voice for the trucking industry in West Virginia, committed to safety, efficiency, and growth.

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