All UIIA Motor Carriers were sent a notice on September 1, 2016 advising of the recent insolvency procedures that were commenced by Hanjin Shipping Company Ltd. and its impact on UIIA Motor Carriers ability to interchange Hanjin equipment. Motor Carriers…
The Hanjin receivership is causing widespread disruption to supply chains in the U.S. and elsewhere. While a bankruptcy filing is expected in the U.S. (and ship-owners have already filed claims in the U.S. against Hanjin in light of Hanjin’s filing),…
Construction of freeway will begin in early September PHOENIX – Construction of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is scheduled to begin in early September after the U.S. District Court in Phoenix dismissed legal challenges and ruled that the Arizona…
Leading Industry Group Notes Improvements Over Greenhouse Gas Proposal Arlington, Va. – Today, leaders at the American Trucking Associations said they were cautiously optimistic that the second round of the Obama administration’s greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for commercial…
Indianapolis – Today, American Trucking Associations announced Charles White as the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis. “After an impressive showing throughout the week, Charles White emerged as the most skilled and knowledgeable truck…
INDIANAPOLIS — Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper Daniel Voelker has been named grand champion of the 2016 North American Inspectors Championship. Voelker, 39, was presented the Jimmy K. Ammons Award, the highest honor for roadside inspectors, at a ceremony…
Indianapolis, Indiana (Aug. 12, 2016) – Forty-eight roadside inspectors representing jurisdictions across North America gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 8-12, 2016, to compete in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) 24th annual North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC), the only event…
Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association Political Action Committee is proud to announce its first round of legislative endorsements for the 2016 Primary Election. The following recommendations are determined after reviewing candidate’s surveys, voting records and interaction with our…
Earlier this week the Oregon Court of Appeals issued a series of opinions in four cases addressing two hot-button topics for motor carriers with operations in Oregon: (1) the independent-contractor status of owner-operators; and (2) the applicability of Oregon’s statutory…
Federation Fills Four New Positions as Part of Ongoing Transition Arlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear announced the Federation has named four individuals to senior leadership positions within the organization. “ATA is embarking on…