WTA: Washington Trucking Associations

05/14/2026

The future of Washington is being built now.

Don’t miss Michelle Hege, CEO of DH, as she shares insights on Washington in the Making 2040—a bold statewide roadmap focused on economic prosperity, workforce development, infrastructure, innovation, and thriving communities across every region of Washington.

Join us at the WTA Leadership Conference & Vendor Showcase for this forward-looking conversation on where our state—and our industry—are headed.

📅 May 31–June 2, 2026
📍 CDA Resort | Coeur d’Alene, ID
⏰ Register by May 22!
🔗 members.watrucking.org/events

05/13/2026

Industry insight from a national leader. 🚛

Join us at WTA’s Leadership Conference & Vendor Showcase as Derek Leathers, First Vice Chairman of the American Trucking Associations and Chairman & CEO of Werner Enterprises, delivers a federal perspective on the issues shaping the future of trucking.

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Derek Leathers
📌 Session: Industry Update — Federal Perspective

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry’s leading voices on the policies, challenges, and opportunities impacting trucking nationwide.

📅 Register by May 22
📍 CDA Resort — Coeur d’Alene, ID
🔗 members.watrucking.org/events

05/12/2026

Washington’s political and regulatory landscape is changing rapidly — and industry leaders need to stay ahead of what’s coming next.

Join us at WTA’s Leadership Conference & Vendor Showcase for timely conversations, valuable networking, and insights that matter to Washington’s trucking industry.

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Brandi Kruse
Session: Washington Politics: Climate, Change & Hope

📅 Register by May 22
🏨 Hotel rooms are limited and availability is shrinking
📍 CDA Resort — Coeur d’Alene, ID
🔗 https://members.watrucking.org/events/Details/2026-wta-leadership-conference-vendor-showcase-1418068?sourceTypeId=Website

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and help shape the future of trucking in Washington!

04/16/2026

⚠️I-5 Closure Alert in Fife⚠️

Southbound I-5 will close overnight on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, from 54th Ave to Port of Tacoma Road, so crews can install a new electronic sign. The ramps from 54th Ave to southbound I-5 will also close.

Plan an alternate route through the area beginning at 11 p.m. nightly Friday and Saturday. All lanes and ramps will reopen by 7:30 am on Saturday and 8:30 am on Sunday.

04/02/2026

⚠️Overnight bridge demolition planned April 3-4⚠️

Overnight Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, both directions of I-5 will detour through exit 119 at Steilacoom-DuPont Road.

☑️Travelers will see lane closures on I-5 each night from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day.
☑️All lanes of I-5 will be fully closed each night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.
☑️To keep travelers moving, law enforcement will direct traffic through the interchange.
☑️Travelers should allow at least 30 minutes of extra time to reach their destination. WSDOT encourages people to carpool or reschedule trips before or after work hours.

03/31/2026

Today is the deadline to remove your studded tires to avoid a potential fine from State Patrol!

Spring is here, and so is Washington’s deadline to remove studded tires! Make sure they are off your vehicle by March 31 to avoid a potential $137 fine. Tickets may be issued by the Washington State Patrol. We do not issue tickets and cannot speak to whether you would receive one if studs are still on after the deadline.

There is no out-of-state waiver or extension. If late snow shows up, use approved traction tires, switch to non-stud winter tires, and carry chains if needed. Studded tires are tough on roadways, so making the switch helps protect the roads we all use. Safe travels!

03/06/2026

🍷 You're invited!

Join us for the first-ever Fuel the Future: Sip & Savor Fundraiser hosted by the Trucking Foundation of Washington.

This elegant evening at Willows Lodge in Woodinville will feature great food, drinks, networking, and a live auction — all supporting scholarships for Washington’s future truck drivers and diesel technicians.

Whether you work in trucking or simply want to support workforce development in our state, this event is open to everyone.

📅 April 24
⏰ 6–10 PM
📍 Willows Lodge | Woodinville

🎟 Register today and bring a friend!
https://members.watrucking.org/events/Details/fueling-the-future-a-sip-savor-fundraiser-1643682?sourceTypeId=Website

01/17/2026

🚛 Your Voice Matters: Help Shape Washington’s Transportation Future 🛣️

WSDOT is developing the Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan (TRIP) to prepare our roads, bridges, and transportation system for extreme weather and natural hazards like floods, wildfires, landslides, and earthquakes.

They want to hear directly from the trucking industry and transportation professionals about how these challenges impact your routes, operations, and day-to-day business.

📝 The survey takes about 10 minutes, is confidential, and is open until January 30, 2026.

🎁 As a thank-you, participants (18+) can share their name and contact information for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards.

👉 Take the survey here:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8619003/WSDOT-Transportation-Resilience-Improvement-Plan-Survey-2026

Your input will help make sure the needs of our industry are reflected in future planning and investment. Please take a few minutes to share your perspective!

Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan Survey 2026.

12/24/2025

As the holiday season arrives, the Washington Trucking Associations (WTA) wishes you and your families a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. 🎄

This time of year is a powerful reminder of the dedication, resilience, and professionalism that define Washington’s trucking industry.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the truck drivers who keep our communities and supply chains moving—especially during the holidays. Your commitment to delivering, no matter the conditions or the calendar, does not go unnoticed. 🚛

From all of us at WTA, thank you for everything you do, and best wishes for a bright and successful year ahead.

12/11/2025

Governor Bob Ferguson just signed a statewide emergency declaration in response to the intense flooding in our state this week and has activated the National Guard to respond to flooding.

Per Governor Ferguson, by tonight, we'll have 100 National Guard service members staging, ready to respond to requests for help.

Tomorrow, we'll have 300.

I just signed a statewide emergency declaration in response to the intense flooding in our state this week.

This allows us to seek federal funds to cover the cost of this response, which we anticipate will be significant, and also gives us the flexibility we need to respond quickly to keep Washingtonians safe in a fast-moving situation.