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About Vocational Trucks of America.

A free resource and community for the trucks that build and maintain the country, and the people who run them.

What is VTA?

Vocational Trucks of America (VTA) is an independent website and free membership community for the vocational truck industry. It covers the trucks built to do a job, such as dump, mixer, refuse, bucket, plow, fire, tow, log, grain and vacuum trucks, and the people who drive, run, fix, build and sell them.

Most trucking sites are built for long-haul freight. Vocational trucks are different: the body does the work, the rules change by job and state, and the crews who run them are often local, home every night and hard to find online. VTA puts that knowledge in one place.

What we cover

Industry guidesTwelve featured industries: the trucks, jobs and pay, safety rules and spec checklists, with sources for every number.Safety centerWork zone, jobsite, highway and weather safety, plus free toolbox talks for crew meetings.DOT complianceDriver files, hours of service, ELDs, inspections and audits in plain language.Careers & CDLHow to get a CDL, what school costs, how to pay for it and where the jobs are.Buying helpNew or used, finance or lease, and free quotes from matched dealers and upfitters.Truck & Operator DirectoryHire trucks with operators near the job. Every listed company is a VTA Crew member.Trucks in ActionApproved videos from drivers, operators, body builders, dealers and VTA.Join the CrewFree membership for the people who run work trucks.

Who runs VTA

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The founder reviews every guide, video and directory listing before it goes live. Guides are checked against primary sources such as FMCSA, OSHA and state DOT rules, and each one shows the month it was last updated.

How we keep it accurate

  • Sources for every number. Pay, weights, costs and rules link to the agency or study they come from.
  • Dated and reviewed. Each guide shows when it was last updated. Rules pages are rechecked when FMCSA or state rules change.
  • Sponsors don't write the guides. Sponsored placements and videos are labeled. Advertisers can't buy or change guide content.
  • Approved before it goes live. Every video shows who uploaded it, and every directory company is a VTA Crew member.
  • Corrections welcome. See something wrong? Send a correction and we'll fix it and update the date.

About VTA FAQ

What is Vocational Trucks of America?

Vocational Trucks of America (VTA) is an independent website and free membership community for the vocational truck industry. It covers the trucks built to do a job, such as dump, mixer, refuse, bucket, plow, fire, tow, log, grain and vacuum trucks, and the people who drive, run, fix, build and sell them.

Who runs VTA?

VTA is run by its founder and site curator, who reviews every guide, video and directory listing before it goes live. Each guide shows when it was last updated, and corrections can be sent through the contact page.

Is VTA free?

Yes. The guides, safety resources, videos and Crew membership are free. VTA is paid for by clearly labeled advertising and partnerships, the Truck & Operator Directory and VTA Gear sales.

Do advertisers influence VTA guides?

No. Sponsors can put their name on a guide or section, but they do not write or approve the guide content. Sponsored placements and videos are labeled as sponsored.

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