ATRI: Trucking Industry Congestion Costs Top $63.4 Billion
Arlington, VA – Traffic congestion on the U.S. National Highway System (NHS) added over $63.4 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2015, according to research released today […]
HDT: Six Steps to Thwart Cargo Theft
Late on a Saturday night in March 2010, as a powerful Nor’easter lashed the Northeast with high winds and heavy rain, a trailer was backed up to an out-of-the-way warehouse […]
IRS Announces HSA/HDHP Limits for 2018
The IRS has released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2018. These limits include: (1) the maximum HSA contribution limit; (2) the minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and […]
FBI: Indicators Associated With WannaCry Ransomware
This is a joint product with the Department of Homeland Security. In furtherance of public-private partnerships, the FBI routinely advises private industry of various cyber threat indicators observed during the […]
Three More States Raise Fuel Taxes
By Robert C. Pitcher American Trucking Associations When California raised its fuel taxes by legislation last month, it was the only state to have done so this year. No longer: […]
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2017 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Phoenix, AZ – On April 22, 2017, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 185 drivers participated in this year‘s event. […]
Groendyke Transport Wins Record 7th National Safety Award
ENID, Okla. (April 10, 2017) — Groendyke Transport, Inc., made history by becoming the first and only seven-time winner of National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Outstanding Safety Performance Award, the […]
State Law Newsletter: IRP Amendments Proposed
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations IRP Amendments Proposed – This year’s crop of proposals to amend the International Registration Plan are out, and there are […]
Governor Signs Arizona Trucking Association Supported Legislation HB2371
Major victory for specialized carriers On March 22, 2017, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed HB231: Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Local Authority. Sponsored by Representative Drew John, HB2371 establishes and ensures consistent […]
State Law Newsletter: Federal Court Rules on Minimum Wage & Per Diems
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations Federal Court Rules on Minimum Wage & Per Diems — The U.S. District Court for Nebraska has held that per […]