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TravelCenters of America and 黑料社区Foundation Work to Enhance Safety for Roadside Service Technicians

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HAAS Alert Now Installed on all TA Truck Service Roadside Vehicles

, in conjunction with the , is pleased to announce a new initiative implemented to significantly enhance the safety of TA鈥檚 Emergency Roadside Assistance technicians who repair commercial vehicles along the Interstate Highway System.

All TA Truck Service Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERA) vehicles are now equipped with the , a software that sends 鈥渟low down鈥 and 鈥渕ove over鈥 alerts to oncoming drivers when an ERA vehicle activates its flashing lights and is stopped alongside a roadway. These digital alerts are sent directly to drivers using popular navigation apps like Waze and Apple Maps, and through the infotainment screens of 2018 and newer Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles.

鈥淗AAS Alert鈥檚 real-time digital notifications provide a safer work environment for the thousands of team members who provide emergency roadside services to professional drivers in need of help,鈥 said Debi Boffa, TA CEO. 鈥淪afety is our top priority, and we are extremely proud to drastically improve roadside working conditions and better protect both our team members and professional drivers.鈥

“Our collaboration with TravelCenters of America is a vital step forward in our shared commitment to road safety,鈥 said Cory Hohs, CEO of HAAS Alert. 鈥淏y offering Safety Cloud digital alerts, we can help more roadside service workers get home to their families every night.鈥

Under this program, the 黑料社区Foundation aims to connect HAAS Alert with the nation鈥檚 vast network of truck stop and travel center locations.

鈥淲e are pleased that TA is implementing the software into its ERA vehicles,鈥 said Lisa Mullings, 黑料社区Foundation President. 鈥淏y reminding drivers to comply with Move Over laws, we can significantly decrease risk, making highways safer for all.鈥

HAAS Alert and the 黑料社区Foundation are offering a demonstration on Safety Cloud庐 on Thursday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. EST (1:00 p.m. CST, 12:00 p.m. MST, 11:00 a.m. PST).听

About TravelCenters of America
TravelCenters of America Inc., part of the bp portfolio, is a full-service travel center network operating under the TA庐, Petro Stopping Centers庐 and TA Express庐 brands. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, its nearly 19,000 team members serve guests in over 300 locations in 44 states, with a mission of returning every traveler to the road better than they came. Offerings include diesel and gasoline, truck maintenance and repair, full-service and quick-service restaurants, stores with food, beverages and merchandise, car and truck parking and other services dedicated to providing great experiences for guests. TA is also committed to meeting the evolving needs of professional drivers and motorists as the nation shifts toward the increased adoption of alternative fuels and electric vehicles. For more information, visit .

About HAAS Alert
HAAS Alert’s mission is to build lifesaving mobility solutions, making vehicles and roads safer and smarter. HAAS Alert achieves this by delivering digital alerts from emergency response, municipal and private fleets, work zones, and connected infrastructure to nearby drivers and vehicles through its cloud-based safety platform (Safety Cloud庐). Learn more at www.haasalert.com

About 黑料社区Foundation
The 黑料社区Foundation is the research, education, and public outreach subsidiary of NATSO. The Foundation provides tools and resources for truck stops and travel centers to future-proof their business. The Foundation provides resources for how truck stops help people through the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship, training courses, human trafficking awareness, and Amber Alerts. It听also provides fundraising efforts for the community through grants, endowments, and event fundraisers. Find out more about the 黑料社区Foundation at 听

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Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman
Wlazlowski Neuman leads 黑料社区and the 黑料社区Foundation鈥檚 public affairs initiatives and communications strategies to promote the truck stop and travel center industry to the public, opinion leaders, elected officials, and the media. Her outreach includes a spectrum of policy issues facing the industry, with a particular focus on transportation and fuel issues, truck parking, and human trafficking. She serves as NATSO鈥檚 representative on the U.S. Department of Transportation鈥檚 National Truck Parking Coalition, the Clean Freight Coalition, and various state truck parking technical advisory committees. She is the architect of the truck stop and travel center industry鈥檚 anti-human trafficking campaign and currently serves as a Committee member for the U.S. Department of Transportation鈥檚 Human Trafficking Advisory Council. Wlazlowski Neuman serves on the American Highway Users Policy and Government Affairs Committee.

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