Advocacy group Trucking Moves America Forward has narrowed thousands of submissions down to five finalists, with the winner to be announced next month.
by Staff
July 25, 2017
TMAF is holding an online vote to determine the name of its mascot. Photo: TMAF
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Advocacy group Trucking Moves America Forward is holding an online vote to determine the new name of its mascot.
TMAF is holding an online vote to determine the name of its mascot. Photo: TMAF
TMAF said that it received thousands of submissions from across the trucking industry, and has narrowed the ultimate choice down to five finalists, which individuals can vote for.
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The finalist names for the mascot are:
You can vote here for the name you like best, The winner will be unveiled next month.
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TMAF bills itself as a long-view industry-wide movement. According to the advocacy group, it was established specifically to create a positive image for the industry; ensure that policymakers and the public understand the importance of the trucking industry to the nation's economy, and build the political and grassroots support necessary to strengthen and grow the industry in the future.
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