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Latest Press Releases

14Oct 23
The Economy Tops The List Of Trucking Industry Issues

The Economy Tops the List of Trucking Industry Issues

Austin, TX – Today, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, released its 19th annual Top Industry Issues report, identifying the leading industry concerns. This…

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02Mar 23
RESULTS: 2023 Annual Clay Shoot

RESULTS: 2023 Annual Clay Shoot

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years clay shoot. Additionally, we would like to recognize our sponsors: Shooting Station Sponsors ($200):  Maximum Machinery Moving  Purcell Tire Co. Ozinga…

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10Jan 23
2023 Call On Washington

2023 Call on Washington

What is Call on Washington? ATA members join up at a central hotel in Washington and as a group, meet with individual members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation, heads of regulatory…

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14Sep 22
ATA Celebrates America’s Truck Drivers

ATA Celebrates America’s Truck Drivers

Washington – American Trucking Associations leaders, on behalf of the association and the industry, are celebrating and thanking the nation’s truck drivers this week as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation…

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21Apr 22
Nominations For Safety Awards Open

Nominations for Safety Awards Open

Awards nominations are open for 2021 Fleet Safety Award, Driver of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Don’t…

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03Mar 22
RESULTS: 2022 Annual Clay Shoot

RESULTS: 2022 Annual Clay Shoot

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years clay shoot. Additionally, we would like to recognize our sponsors: Continental TireRedburn Tire Co.Jackson Lewis P.C. The results of the 2022 Annual Clay…

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28Jan 22
Membership Matters

Membership Matters

The following email was sent by American Trucking Associations (AmTA) President and CEO, Chris Spear. As you are aware, the AmTA was at the tip of the spear fighting against…

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20Oct 21
New And Enhanced ATA Buyers Guide Now Available

New and Enhanced ATA Buyers Guide Now Available

The Arizona Trucking Association (“ATA”) is pleased to announce that the exclusive 2021 edition of ATA Buyers’ Guide, the premier resource of relevant products and services for trucking industry professionals…

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14Apr 21
CDLs May Now Be Renewed Online

CDLs may now be renewed online

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) has been working with the Arizona Department of Transportation make life easier for drivers to renew their CDLs. ATA fought…

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20Feb 21
Subject: Regional Emergency Declaration

Subject: Regional Emergency Declaration

ATA Members: Below, please find a memo from the Department of Public Safety regarding the FMCSA's Regional Emergency Declarations providing relief to those affected by the recent severe winter storms.In…

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18Feb 21
Arizona’s 2021 TDC Canceled

Arizona’s 2021 TDC Canceled

Dear Arizona Trucking Association Members: I am writing to let you know that the Arizona Trucking Association Truck Driving Championship, which was scheduled for April 17, 2021, has been canceled.…

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02Dec 20
Expansion And Extension Of The Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25

Expansion and Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25

Yesterday, FMCSA announced that they have expanded and extended the Emergency Declaration that was set to expire on December 31st. This extension includes the same regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to COVID-19, as included in the September 11th modified and extended declaration. The primary change with this current declaration is the inclusion of vaccine transportation.
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05Oct 20
CONGRATULATIONS ATA 2019 SAFETY AWARD WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS ATA 2019 SAFETY AWARD WINNERS

The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) and the Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) have announced winners of the industry’s fleet safety and individual achievement awards. Fleet safety awards are presented to…

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09Jun 20
FMCSA EMERGENCY DECLARATION EXTENDED TO JULY 14

FMCSA EMERGENCY DECLARATION EXTENDED TO JULY 14

Extension and Modification of Expanded Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 Extension and Modification of Emergency Declaration 2020-002 - 06-04-2020 .pdf Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration June…

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31Jan 20
2020 ATA Clay Shoot Results

2020 ATA Clay Shoot Results

Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2020 ATA Clay Shoot at Ben Avery Clay Target Center. We have posted photos of the event on our Facebook page,…

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15Aug 17
Industry Asked To Rank Top Concerns (2017)

Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns (2017)

Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry's not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2017 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual…

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29Mar 17
2017 6th Annual SuperTech Competition Information

2017 6th Annual SuperTech Competition Information

When:    Saturday, June 24, 2017 Where:  Universal Technical Institute, Avondale Campus Arizona State 6th Annual SuperTech Competition registration is now open. Click here for registration application Click here for 2017…

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10Jan 17
2016 ATA Membership Milestones

2016 ATA Membership Milestones

Below are ATA members celebrating a “membership milestone” in 2016. Listed are the company names and their join date. Please reach out and congratulate these members for their dedication to…

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02Nov 16
ATA Awards Ms. Karen Rasmussen Pioneer Award

ATA Awards Ms. Karen Rasmussen Pioneer Award

At the October 2016 Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference in Tucson, the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) awarded Karen Rasmussen, President and CEO, HELP Inc., its prestigious Pioneer Award. When the…

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21Jul 16
Fleet Safety Awards

Fleet Safety Awards

CONGRATULATIONS ATA SAFETY AWARD WINNERS The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) and the Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) have announced winners of the industry’s fleet safety and individual achievement awards. Fleet…

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19Nov 15
ATRI Releases Top Industry Issues

ATRI Releases Top Industry Issues

The American Transportation Research Institute has come out with its list of the top ten issues for the trucking industry in 2015.  This is the eleventh year ATRI has compiled…

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