Switching to ELDs: The Risks of Waiting In this whitepaper we examine the risks involved in waiting too long before starting the transition to electronic logs. The main risk is not being able to get your company from using paper…
FMCSA is now accepting requests through the DataQs system from motor carriers wishing to have certain crashes labeled “not preventable” in their Compliance, Safety, Accountability program profile. Motor carriers will be able to challenge the preventability of the following crash…
Rest area is halfway between Gila Bend, Yuma PHOENIX ‒ The Mohawk Rest Area has reopened on Interstate 8, giving drivers a new place to stop and rest, stretch their legs and exercise their pets on the drive across the…
On June 20, Mike Jimenez, owner of Phoenix-based J&L Transportation provided the winning bid of $140,000 for the Everyday Heroes Kenworth T680 tractor auctioned off by Ritchie Bros. Auction as a fundraiser for Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) by Inland Kenworth.…
1995 was an important year for Collin Stewart. First, he got a new dog. Then he got married. After that, he and his wife Laura bought a house. Finally, on November 22nd, to be exact, Collin started Stewart Transport. A…
FMCSA just posted new guidance clarifying a slight modification to how they interpret the HOS agricultural exemption, and how it will work with the upcoming ELD mandate. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/electronic-logging-devices-elds-hours-service-hos-and-agricultural-exemptions This new guidance was issued in response to a slight change in…
ATA Backs Major Conclusions from Study of CSA Effectiveness National Academies of Science Report Validates Industry Concerns Arlington, Va. – American Trucking Associations officials said today they are pleased to see that the long-awaited review of the Federal Motor Carrier…
Phoenix, AZ – On June 24, 2017, the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) held its annual SuperTech competition at the Universal Technical Institute – Phoenix Campus (UTI). Twenty-five of Arizona’s best technicians competed in this year’s competition. In addition to a…
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is studying the issue of short supply of truck parking. ATA is hosting a roundtable discussion with ADOT and carriers to discuss the problems and look at possible solutions. Please have someone from your company…
$180 million Goodyear facility expected to operate fully by late 2019. Package processing begins this holiday season with employment opportunity available now in Mesa and Phoenix. UPS® Saturday ground delivery and pickups expand this week in Phoenix. Phoenix, June 1,…