On Thursday, October 22, 2015, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee “marked up” and passed its Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act (i.e., the STRR Act). During the markup, the Committee either addressed or considered more than 150 filed amendments.…
You are invited to join in this event and honor those who served our country. Walmart Transportation Distribution Center of Buckeye, AZ will deliver the wreaths for the Phoenix event and ceremony which will be held Saturday, December 12th at the…
(Alexandria, Virginia) On the eve of a key vote, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is urging members of Congress to oppose legislation that would force motorists to share the roads with 91-foot-long trucks, saying bigger trucks harm many trucking companies…
Majority of Americans Believe a Tax Increase is Necessary to Repair Roads Philadelphia – A new national poll released today found strong support for federal investment in highway infrastructure. The poll, the second commissioned by American Trucking Associations, was conducted…
For Immediate Release: ADOT Oct. 8, 2015 US 60 east of Superior to close briefly for blasting operations Oct. 13-15 Passing-lane project continues with five 90-minute closures next week; ADOT urges motorists to plan ahead or allow…
by Curtis Spicer, Cronkite News Service Motorists may need to pay more at the pump, on the roads or at the cash register to meet the funding needs of the Arizona Department of Transportation through 2035, according to a recent…
Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the findings of its 2015 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. Using financial data provided directly by motor carriers throughout the country, this research documents…
Gas Tax Airdate: 2015-09-17 Visit the Web site > Different polling shows either majority support or opposition to increasing the gasoline tax for infrastructure improvements. We’ll have a discussion on the concept of raising the tax with Tony Bradley, president…
2015 Annual Membership Meeting 2:00-4:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2015 Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, Tucson, AZ A G E N D A* I. Welcome & Introductions Bart Wilson, Chairman II. Conference Preview/Introduction of Sponsors Mike Barr, Conference Chair…
DOT Issues Update on Significant Rulemakings On September 15, 2015, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published its monthly Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings. The report included the following updates: Safety Fitness Determination Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) – publication is…