What's the difference between a tax increase and a fee hike? According to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's administration, there's a big distinction. On Monday, Ducey and Republican state lawmakers unveiled their budget plan to give teachers a raise and increase school funding. He…
Robert Robb: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will claim that the new per-vehicle assessment is a 'fee' and not a 'tax.' But that's a distinction without a difference. By signing House Bill 2166, Gov. Doug Ducey violated his “no tax increase”…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2018 Arizona Truck Driving Championship On April 14, 2018, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 146 drivers participated in this year‘s event. Many…
Changes Ahead for California’s Diesel Smoke Inspection Programs The California Air Resources Board is scheduled to consider changes to its diesel smoke inspection programs on May 25, 2018. The changes would impact the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program, which requires fleets…
Natural Gas Vehicle Weight Exemption Now Mandatory for States American Trucking Association Dispatch - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 On April 6, the Federal Highway Administration issued new guidance on a weight exemption for natural gas powered trucks. The exemption allows…
New Survey Data Reveals Increases in Driver Compensation The American Trucking Associations released data from its latest Driver Compensation Study, showing driver pay has climbed as rising demand for freight transportation services has increased competition for increasingly scarce drivers. “This…
For Immediate Release: AG Brnovich Teams Up with Truckers to Save Victims of Human Trafficking PHOENIX - Attorney General Mark Brnovich, Truckers Against Trafficking, the Arizona Trucking Association, Albertsons, and Help Inc., are proud to announce a new partnership to…
In Memory of Pat Crahan, 1928-2017 PHOENIX—Pat Crahan, a 54-year U-Haul Team member, passed away on December 31st. He was 89 years old. Perhaps Crahan’s crowning achievement with U-Haul was securing a process known as apportionment, in which all trucks…
ADOT requests companies and drivers to fill out the truck parking survey below The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is undertaking a study of truck parking problems in Arizona and needs your input. The study will propose a set of…
ATA Serves up Safe Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Travel Share the Road Safety Program Releases Instructional Video Ahead of Holidays Arlington, Virginia – Today, American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Share the Road highway safety program provide tips for safe driving…