Virginia Trucking Association

06/14/2026

Thank you to WTVR CBS 6 News for joining us at Richard Bland College this past Friday for the 2026 Virginia Truck Driving Championships. We appreciate you shining a light on these elite drivers, their dedicated families and the selfless volunteers who gathered to find out who will represent Virginia at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh this August.

Ninety of Virginia's best truck drivers are competing this weekend in Petersburg, with winners heading to nationals in Pittsburgh in August.

06/01/2026

Our friends at Alliance Interstate Risk Service want to remind you that June is all about "Keeping Safe Work Methods" in mind to help reduce the chances of accidents occurring.

05/27/2026

The FMCSA has issued a waiver for the Transportation of Fertilizer Products. This waiver covers motor carriers and drivers transporting straight or blended fertilizer products for commercial farming and agricultural purposes, including ranching, for the period beginning at 12:00 a.m. on May 26, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on August 26, 2026.

While operating under this waiver, motor carriers and drivers are subject to the terms and conditions found in the link below:

FMCSA grants a waiver from certain regulations applicable to motor carriers and drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce to transport straight or blended fertilizer products in select States.

05/25/2026

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, the Virginia Trucking Association pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

We extend our deepest gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to the military families who continue to carry their legacy forward. We wish all of our members a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

This month, the Virginia Trucking Association is proud to support our partners at TAT Nonprofit and their second annual Youth on Transportation Safety Month.

Believe it or not, human trafficking can happen in any community, including ours. It might be scary or sad to think about, but the good news is that you can do something about it! It doesn’t take huge heroic acts, but just small everyday actions you can take in your life to make a difference, no matter your age. Visit www.tatnonprofit.org/youth to get started.

05/15/2026

The Virginia Trucking Association would like to congratulate Mike Carwile of Kenworth Sales Company on his promotion to President!

Mike has been a longtime supporter of the VTA and a strong advocate for Virginia’s trucking industry. His leadership, dedication to the industry, and commitment to building strong relationships have made a lasting impact on our association and its members.

We appreciate Mike’s continued support over the years and look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish in this new role. Congratulations, Mike!

We are pleased to announce that, starting July 1, 2026, Mike Carwile will be the new President of Kenworth Sales Company.

In this role, Carwile will lead the company’s multi-state operations and strategic initiatives, supporting continued growth while reinforcing Kenworth Sales’ longstanding commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and a strong people-first culture.

Carwile brings 33 years of experience in commercial truck operations and leadership, most recently serving as COO-East with Kenworth Sales. Throughout his career, Carwile has been recognized for disciplined ex*****on, collaborative leadership, and customer focus.

“This appointment reflects our commitment to strong leadership and continued growth,” said Kyle Treadway, Chairman of the Board and Dealer Principal. “Mike brings the experience, judgment, and people-first approach needed to lead Kenworth Sales into its next chapter, and I look forward to working more closely with Mike in the years to come.”

As President, Carwile will oversee the executive leadership team and execute the strategic vision of Board of Directors.

“I am honored by the opportunity to serve as President of Kenworth Sales Company,” said Carwile. “I look forward to working with Kyle Treadway, the Board of Directors, and our leadership team to build on the company’s strong foundation and continue delivering value to our customers, employees, vendors and communities.”

05/15/2026

If your trucks are going to be anywhere near the west side of Atlanta this week, please read this important alert about all of I-285 being closed this weekend.

🚧 FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE ALERT 🚧

All lanes of I-285 (NB/SB) between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, May 15 through 5 a.m. Monday, May 18.

Expect major delays across metro Atlanta, including heavy congestion on I-20, I-75/I-85, and SR 166.

✔️ Plan ahead
✔️ Allow extra travel time
✔️ Use the 511GA app for real-time traffic updates

This closure supports the ongoing I-285 Westside reconstruction project.

02/12/2026

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One of the most important solutions is widening the road from two lanes to three in critical stretches. Adding a third lane is not just about convenience, it’s about safety and reliability.

01/29/2026

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the Virginia Trucking Association is a proud supporter of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT Nonprofit). TAT will be hosting a free webinar this Friday, January 30th to educate folks on the roles that parents and trusted adults can have in combatting human trafficking and online exploitation.

This session will highlight the vulnerabilities predators often target in young people, provide guidance on how to introduce the topics of human trafficking and online safety in conversations with children and highlight TAT resources to guide further learning for both youth and their caregivers.

You can register for the event by visiting this link:

How can adults protect the youth in their lives from human traffickers and online predators? Traffickers and online predators routinely target young people and manipulate their hopes, dreams and vulnerabilities in order to profit off them. At TAT, we recognize that our public- and private-sector par...