Washington, D.C. – As part of a larger study on the impacts of truck driver detention on the industry, the American Transportation Research Institute today issued a call for motor carriers and owner-operators to participate in new ATRI data collection…
Dear ATA Member: Today the Biden Administration released a final rule on independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which replaces the existing standard that ATA worked to enact under the Trump Administration. The prior existing rule was…
Dear American Trucking Association Member: We wanted to update you on two recent and significant announcements out of California regarding pending regulations that affect fleets who operate in the state. 1. Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement Stay Following discussions between the California Trucking…
The outreach kit includes a sample feature article that provides an overview of Clean Truck Check and corresponding infographics Clean Truck Check (formerly known as the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Program) impacts nearly all non-gasoline vehicles with a gross vehicle…
If you have or use an FMCSA Portal account, you must act now to maintain access. How you log on to the FMCSA Portal is changing to ensure enhanced security and compliance with the Federal Mandate for Multifactor Authentication. Starting…
Washington, D.C. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that examines the causes and countermeasures of predatory heavy-duty towing, with the goal of improving the relationship between the towing and trucking industries. The most common…
Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association Foundation (ATA Foundation) is pleased to announce the election results for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2025 term. The newly elected board, comprised of industry leaders with a wealth of experience and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is joining a nationwide effort to address the severe shortage of truck parking, a growing safety concern that affects truck drivers and the motoring public. In an open letter…
Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) celebrates the "General Effective Date" Day for essential legislation passed in 2023. The following bills are now in full effect: HB2288 – Enhancing Roundabout Safety: This legislation, now part of ARS 28-778,…
Washington, D.C. – Traffic congestion on U.S. highways added $94.6 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2021 according to the latest Cost of Congestion study published by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). This is the highest level yet recorded through…