Serving as the trusted resource for safety, advocacy, education, and member services to the trucking industry since 1942. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AND REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY WITH ONE UNITED VOICE; TO INFLUENCE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS; TO ADVANCE THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY'S IMAGE, EFFICIENCY, COMPETITIVENESS AND PROFITABILITY; TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH; TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND SECURITY; AND TO STRIVE FOR A HEALTHY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.