Virginia Tech cadets learn to navigate trucking safety

The Sharing the Road team (from left to right: Mark Golusky, Scott Tidwell, Eileen Herbers, Susan Soccolich, and Rich Hanowski) posing with an award after their semi-truck was given the rank of cadet sergeant first class during a ceremony conducted with the Corps of Cadets.

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s (VTTI) Sharing the Road with Trucks Program has been making stops across the country, including Blacksburg, Virginia. On December 7, 2024, the program partnered with the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to conduct a safety demonstration for first-year cadets in the 2nd Battalion. “The safety of our students in the… Continue Reading Virginia Tech cadets learn to navigate trucking safety

Sharing the Road Program visits Camp Lejeune

A joint light tactical vehicle in the blind spot of a semi-truck

Transportation safety is important for everyone, including those keeping our country safe. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Sharing the Road with Trucks program visited Camp Lejeune to engage nearly 500 United States Marines in demonstrations that taught them how to safely drive around large trucks. Also in attendance were the local sheriff’s office, beach patrol,… Continue Reading Sharing the Road Program visits Camp Lejeune

2024 Virginia Tech Service Recognition

Andrew Krum, Mario Jones, Angie Parvin, Zac Doerzaph, Jared Bryson, Carl Cospel, Neal Feierabend, and Bill Freeman with the Hokie Bird

Each year, Virginia Tech recognizes employees for significant career milestones through the service recognition program. This program acknowledges employees for continuous service to the university in 5-year increments beginning at 10 years. This year, 26 of nearly 700 employees honored during events on April 15 were from VTTI. Collectively, the following employees have dedicated 395… Continue Reading 2024 Virginia Tech Service Recognition