Nebraska Trucking Association

09/04/2026

📺 We made the news! Thanks to Channel 4 for stopping by the Nebraska State Fair and checking out our exhibits.

There’s still time to come see us this weekend! We have our truck driving simulator, Diesel Tech VR experience, training engine and some great-looking trucks to check out. 🚛

Come see us at the fair!🎪

New virtual reality simulator added inside Pinnacle Bank Expo.

09/04/2026

🐦 Early Bird Registration is LIVE!

Join us November 8–10 for the Heartland Trucking Summit presented by Great West, An Old Republic Company in South Sioux City this November.

For the first time, NTA’s Safety Management Council and Technology & Maintenance Council are coming together for one event focused on safety, maintenance, technology and fleet operations.

🎟️ Register for just $275 through September 25!

👉 Register today and save your spot! https://bit.ly/Heartland2026

09/03/2026

👏 Thank you to our Nebraska State Fair giveaway sponsors!

Our State Fair exhibit is all about introducing kids, students and families to careers in Nebraska’s trucking industry. Thanks to these sponsors, we have T-shirts, hats and other giveaways helping us draw people in and start those conversations throughout the fair. 🚛

⭐ Floyd's Truck Center Inc.
⭐ RDO Truck Centers
⭐ Great West, An Old Republic Company
⭐ Life at Marsh McLennan Agency
⭐ Midwest Peterbilt Group
⭐ Tenstreet, LLC
⭐ Truck Center Companies

Thank you for helping us reach the next generation and show them the opportunities waiting for them in Nebraska’s trucking industry!

09/02/2026

🏈 Husker Home Game Travel Reminder

The first Husker home game is this Saturday! No permit traffic is allowed on Nebraska highways on UNL home football game days within the restricted area from the Iowa border west to NE Hwy 14 and from the Kansas line north to NE Hwy 91. Overweight-only permits are exempt from the embargo.

Find complete details in the Nebraska Truck Information Guide under “UNL Home Football Embargo”:

👉 Page 24 | 2025–2026 Guide
👉 Page 20 | 2026–2027 Guide

https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/divisions/field-services/carrier-enforcement/nebraska-truck-information-guide

08/31/2026

📣 Your voice matters!

We know you’re asked to take a lot of surveys, but this one really does make a difference. ATRI’s Top Industry Issues Survey provides the data used to back advocacy efforts, guide industry priorities and give trucking a stronger voice with policymakers.

Take a few minutes to make sure Nebraska’s trucking industry is represented! 👇

Are you employed in the trucking industry? Take ATRI's 2026 Top Industry Issues survey.

08/30/2026

Congratulations to Easton, a big fan of trucks and the winner of our kids’ coloring contest! We love showing off for the youngest generations.

08/29/2026

What a great first day at the Nebraska State Fair 🎉

Come check out our virtual reality diesel tech experience inside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center 🥽🚛 Then, stop by our main exhibit just north of the building!

Come say hi! 👋 We’d love to see you!

08/27/2026

Will You Be Our Gator Winner?! 👀

The wait is almost over! We’ll draw the winner tomorrow, August 28, at noon at the Nebraska State Fair. We’ll also broadcast the drawing live here on the Nebraska Trucking Association page, so you can tune in from anywhere.

Feeling lucky? There’s still time to grab a few more tickets! Tickets are $20 each and are available through today. ⤵
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nebraska-trucking-foundation-raffle--2025

Good luck, and thank you for supporting scholarships for Nebraska’s future CDL drivers and diesel technicians!💪

08/25/2026

🚜 We’re drawing the winner in just a few short days!

There’s still time to grab your $20 raffle ticket for a chance to win a 2024 John Deere Gator™ XUV590M while supporting scholarships for future CDL drivers and diesel technicians across Nebraska.

🎟️ Get your ticket before it’s too late!

🏁 Winner drawn August 28 at the Nebraska State Fair! Need not be present to win.

Win a John Deere Gator™ and Fuel Nebraska’s Trucking Workforce FutureThe Nebraska Trucking Foundation is proud to launch a statewide charitable raffle with a…

08/24/2026

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week is officially underway! Inspectors will be paying extra attention to commercial motor vehicle brake systems, with a special focus this year on brake drums and rotors.

Make sure your equipment is ready before hitting the road. A good pre-trip and proactive maintenance can go a long way. 🔧