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Congress / Public safety

Rep. Figures leads bipartisan national road safety week proposal

The measure drew support from trucking groups as lawmakers emphasized the need to share increasingly busy summer roads with commercial drivers.

June 9, 2026

Alabama Trucking, lawmakers join fight against illegal operators to boost safety

Alabama Trucking joined a national coalition, outlining a seven-point action plan focused on technology and enforcement to eliminate dangerous safety loopholes.

December 5, 2025

BRW names Derek Walcott, Tim Comstock to two major roles

BRW is an industry leader in trucking, warehousing, logistics and fulfillment.

October 16, 2024

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Alabama Trucking prepares to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week

A staggering 86 percent of Alabama communities rely entirely on trucking to provide essential goods.

September 11, 2024

Putting a face on Alabama’s trucking industry

Economically, Alabama’s trucking industry is the key connector for the major industries.

March 2, 2023

Trucking Association files comments on proposed I-10 truck-only toll bridge

The proposal rests on a truck-only toll bridge, with an estimated cost of $675 million, to initiate Phase I of the project.

May 27, 2021

A year into the pandemic, truckers continue to deliver for Alabama

"The trucking industry will continue to be there for Americans like we always have."

March 18, 2021

MTC Logistics to build cold storage facility in Mobile

The Minority Transportation Consortium is building a new cold storage facility in Mobile. This will create another 50 to 70 jobs and will further facilitate traffic through the state port in Mobile. “More jobs coming to our area!,” said Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose. “MTC Logistics will build a $58 million cold storage facility between the … Continued

September 28, 2018

McLeod Software purchases new headquarters building in Hoover

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter McLeod Software has purchased a 140,000-square foot office building in Hoover for its new corporate headquarters. The company announced that it plans to move into it’s new facility in early summer 2018 at the completion of a major remodeling project. “One of the most rewarding opportunities McLeod Software offers our … Continued

December 5, 2017

Gas Tax increase on the fast track in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A number of powerful special interests spoke in favor of House Bill 487, which would raise taxes on the gas and diesel fuel that Alabamians purchase every day to commute to and from work, church, school, and play. HB487 is sponsored by state Representative Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa). Rep. Poole … Continued

April 12, 2017