The new platform expands the ways drivers and other transportation professionals can access AAWTA resources online. It is intended for people working across the industry, including those behind the wheel, working in offices, building transportation businesses, or developing their careers.

New Hub Brings AAWTA Resources Together

The digital hub is organized into several areas, including health and wellness, education and career opportunities, events and media updates.

The health and wellness section provides articles and resources focused on the well-being of drivers and transportation professionals. Education and opportunity resources include information about training, career development, scholarships, and upcoming educational events.

Users can also find details about AAWTA events, community gatherings and other programs. The media section brings together press releases, podcast recaps, organization updates and other recent stories.

Platform Adds Another Way to Access AAWTA Programs

The new hub will operate alongside AAWTA’s existing website rather than replacing it. The association said the goal is to make it easier for its community to find current programs, resources, events and opportunities without having to search across multiple areas.

The African American Women Trucking Association supports women working throughout transportation and provides programs focused on professional development, education, networking and industry resources.

The new digital hub is now live and available through AAWTA.

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Last Updated: September 10, 2026

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The $3.9 million project aims to provide safer, more dependable stops for everyone on the road — especially truckers who rely on rest areas during long hauls. While the site is closed, drivers will need to plan for alternative locations to park, fuel, or take breaks.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the importance of this work in Michigan’s larger infrastructure plan: “Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely,” she said. “By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime.”

This closure is part of a broader effort to modernize rest areas across the state, ensuring drivers have safe, updated facilities when traveling Michigan highways. Truckers and other travelers should plan accordingly until the Bay City Rest Area reopens in May 2026.

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