Press Release January 22, 2009

Immediate Release
Contact:  Bob Hataway (817) 320-0567

10th Annual National Day of Prayer for Truckers

The 10th Annual National Day of Prayer for Truckers will be conducted March 19, 2009 in the South Wing of the Exposition Center in Louisville, KY at 9:00AM.  The program will be presented in conjunction with the 38th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville.

Bob Hataway, President and founder of TransAlive USA, will be the keynote speaker.  Hataway founded TransAlive USA 34 years ago and has been active in working with the truckers and their families across America.  TransAlive initiated the AmCoach program in 2000 and has been instrumental in getting drivers home when they can not travel sitting up.    Hataway is a Chaplain with the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

As an author, Hataway has written two books, the first entitled "The Memo" reflects the issues of public trust in our society and "After That ..." detailing the involvement of TransAlive with the truckers of 9-11 working rescue and recovery.  The latter book is available on the internet at http://www.afterthat.net as a resource for those experiencing unexpected death.

Bob Hataway has researched, and scripted Safety Tips for Drivers for over 20 years with Truckers Connection and featured on WBAP Radio.  The Safety Tips are presented on the internet by Layover.com, Target Media, and various trucking companies in their newsletters.  Distribution on a monthly basis exceeds over 1 million copies.

Joe Hunter, President of TruckStop Ministries, will voice the prayer for truckers at exactly 9:00AM.  We invite everyone to join with us at 9:00AM, your local time, to pray for our truckers and their families across America.  Prayers offered at local times will ensure prayers being offered throughout the morning.

Jerry and Sharon Benson will present special music. They are known for their musical talent and their willingness to give of themselves to promote the transportation industry.  Sharon has won the Favorite Female Vocalist of the Year Award for several years in gospel music.  Jerry is involved with trucking as a driver and an owner.

Hataway exclaimed, "We are happy to be presenting the 10th annual prayer meeting and feel that we have reached a mile marker with the program."  Ten years ago, Bob Hataway, Joe Hunter, and Gary Nussbaum met at the Mid America Trucking Show and planned the National Day of Prayer for Truckers.  "With 21st century technology, this year we are exploring making the program available by video on the internet," Hataway introduced.

Hataway concluded, "As this is the 10th anniversary, we are asking carriers, trucking companies, owner operators, vendors, truckstops, receivers, and shippers to set aside a moment of silence at 9:00AM on March 19, 2009 for prayer for the American trucker."

The National Day of Prayer for Truckers is sponsored by TransAlive USA, Truckstop Ministries, Transport for Christ, and Tim Young, CEO Mid-America Trucking Show/EMA in Louisville, KY.

For further information, please contact Bob Hataway at (817) 320-0567 or email Bob Hataway at Bob_Hataway@transalive.com.