Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference

The Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference is the national organization representing motor carrier and allied members of the American Trucking Associations on critical issues affecting agricultural commodity and food transportation. Founded in 1995, AFTC’s mission is to increase the safety, security, profitability and efficiency of transporters of agricultural commodities, food, forest products and natural resources; and to serve as the advocate for its members within the American Trucking Associations and before the government, other organizations and the public. AFTC works to ensure that its members operate in a strong and profitable business environment by helping shape legislation and regulations that impact the agricultural and food transportation industry.

 About AFTC

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The purpose of the “Manager’s Guide to Safe Trucking During Agricultural Planting and Harvest Season” is to educate truck drivers and their managers in the agricultural industry about the importance of safe operation during agriculture’s busy seasons and give them active strategies that they can apply.

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 AFTC News & Updates

Highway Bill Advances
Agricultural Exemption Unscathed In Highway Bill Draft
Critique Regarding HOS Exemptions
Ag HOS Letter to Congress
AFTC Discusses Allergen Control with Food Manufacturers
Economic Crisis Less Severe for Agriculture
Food Safety Discussions Continue
Few Americans Subscribe to Buy Local Philosophy
Mexico Increases Tariffs On Agricultural Goods
AFTC Joins Coalition of Agriculture Groups Opposing Card Check
AFTC Promotes Safety in Seasonal Agricultural Transport
Report on Grain Truck Demand
Agriculture Gives DOT an Earful Regarding Transportation Priorities
Committee Examines FDA’s Role in Ensuring Safe Food
Agricultural Transportation Examined by TRB
AFTC 2008 Year in Review
Livestock Transportation Discussed With Farm Groups
Helpful Guidance for Ag and Food Transportation
More Animal Rights Attacks on Transportation Expected
FDA Food Traceability Meeting Continues Emphasis on Produce
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 Contact AFTC

Russell Laird
Executive Director
950 N Glebe Rd., Suite 210
Arlington, VA 22203-4181

Phone: (703) 838-7964
Fax: (703) 703-1781
rlaird@trucking.org

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