Mid-West Truckers Association, Inc.

09/20/2023

The research found that joining an association makes carriers safer than those that don't join.

09/13/2023

MTA is a lead proponent of HR2367 to provide increased federal funding for truck parking.

A coalition led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is urging the House to move the truck parking bill to the House floor.

08/22/2023

I’ve been asked about this one a lot, so the tour is up for you now! https://youtu.be/skASlyS7bSY

05/16/2023

Today (Tuesday, May 16) is the first day of International Roadcheck, CVSA's 72-hour commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and enforcement initiative. International Roadcheck is an annual high-volume, high-visibility vehicle and driver safety compliance campaign. This year, inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems and cargo securement to emphasize the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety.
https://www.cvsa.org/news/international-roadcheck-is-underway/

05/02/2023

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NB I-55 Closed Again Due to Dust & High Wind All lanes of I-55 are again closed south of Illinois Route 104 near Divernon due to blowing winds and dust, creating white-out conditions and making for ha

05/02/2023

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No crashes at this time, but SB and NB I55 between mm 63 and 82, the same stretch as yesterday, are being closed by IDOT, ISP due to high winds and low visibility. Signs will be posted and detours in place. Updates here when available.

05/02/2023

05/01/2023

Interstate 55 in southern Sangamon and northern Montgomery counties remains closed in both directions because of numerous crashes caused by a dust storm, which has greatly reduced visibility.

I-55 traffic is being detoured via Illinois 104 and Illinois 48 through Taylorville. We will continue to provide updates as soon as we have them.

Photo via WICS ABC Newschannel 20

05/01/2023

I-55 is shut down both directions from MM 72 to MM 80.

**UPDATE at approximately 12:11 p.m.***

Interstate 55 is shut down from milepost 52 – 80, both directions.

Divernon City Hall being used as reunification post for families of people involved in the crash.

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⚠️Travel Advisory⚠️

Troop 6 and Troop 8 are currently working a large crash both south and northbound I-55 from milepost 72 to 80. I-55 is completely shut down at this time. Traffic is being diverted onto the frontage road. Motorists are urged to take an alternative routes.

05/01/2023

I-55 is closed both north and southbound from MM 72 to 80. High winds and blowing dust with zero visibility have caused several massive chain reaction accidents with fire and injuries. Avoid the area if at all posisble!

**UPDATE at approximately 12:11 p.m.***

Interstate 55 is shut down from milepost 52 – 80, both directions.

Divernon City Hall being used as reunification post for families of people involved in the crash.

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⚠️Travel Advisory⚠️

Troop 6 and Troop 8 are currently working a large crash both south and northbound I-55 from milepost 72 to 80. I-55 is completely shut down at this time. Traffic is being diverted onto the frontage road. Motorists are urged to take an alternative routes.

03/27/2023

In a state and a nation and a world that is focusing more and more on environmental issues, Don Schaefer’s industry is a target.

03/15/2023

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood discusses policies like The License Act and the Drive Safe Act that streamline the driver education process and gives young drivers the ability to cross state

03/08/2023

Interstate 74 West is being diverted at Milepost 200. Vehicles can re-enter the interstate at Milepost 197 (Ogden). Roadway closure is expected to be 90 minutes to 2 hours. Please seek an alternate route and use caution.

02/06/2023

02/06/2023

Big Congratulations to Whalen Trucking for 45 years of active membership to MWTA! Great people to work with.

02/06/2023

Big shout out to our ole buddy Ed Braner for 50 years of committed loyalty to MWTA. Proud to serve on the Central Advisory Board with Ed.

02/06/2023

02/04/2023

02/04/2023

Labor shortages, potential clean energy changes, rising fuel costs, supply chain delays. These are some of the major challenges the truck driving industry has faced in recent years.

02/03/2023

Come join us in Peoria at the Civic Center today and tomorrow for the Midwest Truck and Trailer Show. Hours are 9-5:00 PM today and 9-4:00PM Saturday. Show is free for everyone to attend!

01/31/2023

Join CIT Trucks this weekend! Come join us at the 2023 Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show this weekend in Peoria, IL at the Peoria Civic Center! The show will run from 9am to 5pm on Friday, February 3rd, a

01/25/2023

See you soon!

The truck show is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

01/25/2023

Register Today! JUST 8 DAYS AWAY! No Time to Wait - Register Today for MTA's Annual Convention Today is the day to get your registration in for MTA’s Annual Convention! We must provide meal counts to

01/24/2023

A winter storm will impact the area late Tue night-Wed. Heavy accumulating snow appears most likely east of I-55, which is where a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect. Here is a look at the winter storm severity index that shows moderate impacts over east & southeast IL.

wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/wssi/wssi.php

01/20/2023

The Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show is just two weeks away! Make plans to attend the show to see these and many more trucks in the Truckers Pride Truck Beauty Contest while you check out the latest equipment, supplies, trailers and trucks available to the trucking industry.

The show is free for anyone to attend, just download and complete the free show ticket on the site below and bring it with you to the registration desk (more tickets available at the registration).

MTA member companies have additional educational sessions available for a registration fee.

Find out more at www.mid-westtruckshow.com.

01/15/2023

Heads up if you travel I-57 tonight through Marion.....

*Closure Notice*
Beginning Sunday January 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. both directions of I- 57 will be closed to all traffic between MP 45 and MP 54. All lanes will be re-opened Monday January 16, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

A marked detour will be in place to direct northbound and southbound traffic around the work zone between MP 45 and MP 54. The detour will utilize Illinois 13 and Illinois 148 for both directions of travel.

The northbound on-ramps at Old Illinois 13 and Illinois 13 will remain open.
Flaggers, message boards and traffic control devices will be used to inform and direct motorists.

01/15/2023

*Closure Notice*
Beginning Sunday January 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. both directions of I- 57 will be closed to all traffic between MP 45 and MP 54. All lanes will be re-opened Monday January 16, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

A marked detour will be in place to direct northbound and southbound traffic around the work zone between MP 45 and MP 54. The detour will utilize Illinois 13 and Illinois 148 for both directions of travel.

The northbound on-ramps at Old Illinois 13 and Illinois 13 will remain open.
Flaggers, message boards and traffic control devices will be used to inform and direct motorists.

10/31/2022

I-55 has reopened after being closed all night due to a multiple vehicle accident compounded by heavy fog. Be careful in that area as your travel through this morning!

Cleared travelmidwest.com notification for All lanes open SB I-55 at IL-104, Unincorporated Sangamon County (Divernon), IL (IL-IDOTD6-INCIDENT.2022.10.30.21.5692361)

10/01/2022

Provide a variety of teaching/learning activities that prepare students for the class A-commercial driver’s license (CDL) examination and an entry-level position in the trucking industry.As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 22 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the...

09/12/2022

What a great group of MTA members who have explored England and France the last two weeks!

09/02/2022

Western Illinois Advisory board hearing from Secretary of State candidate Dan Brady tonight.

08/27/2022

FMCSA issues emergency declaration for fuel hauling in mid-western states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin due to a fire at the BP refinery on Aug. 24th until Sept. 10th.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration August 26, 2022 REGIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION UNDER 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2022-011

06/10/2022

Great to see so many MTA members with their trucks at ATHS!

06/10/2022

The return of the MTA hospitality suite! Thanks to many members who joined us for our reception in conjunction with the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show in Springfield. It felt like the 'old days' pre-Covid, getting everyone together for the first time in over two years! We look forward to doing it again next February in Peoria!

06/09/2022

In Springfield for the ATHS Convention & Truck Show? Join us tonight for food, drink and fun at MTA's reception at the Northfield Center, just off Sangamon Avenue (I-55 Exit 100) from 6 - 9 PM.

06/08/2022

Welcome ATHS to Springfield! We look forward to seeing everyone at the State Fairgrounds and at our reception Thursday night!

05/17/2022

Today (Tuesday, May 17) is the first day of International Roadcheck, CVSA's three-day commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and compliance enforcement initiative. Certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers over a 72-hour period. Drivers or vehicles with out-of-service violations will be prohibited from continuing their trip until the violations are resolved. https://www.cvsa.org/news/2022-roadcheck-start/

04/26/2022

Remember, members of the Illinois General Assembly told us it's all about safety!

Red-light cameras are supposed to snag traffic scofflaws. For the last few years, they’ve done a much better job giving a green light to corruption.