Arizona Trucking Association 2017 Legislative Report
By Tony Bradley, President and CEO On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die. The adjournment came as a small surprise to many who expected that 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: […]
Congress Passes FY2017 Spending Package, F4A and Nearly All Policy Riders Removed During Final Negotiations:
Late last weekend, Congressional leaders in the House and Senate came to an agreement on a final spending package for the 2017 fiscal year to provide funding for the government […]
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 […]
ATA Calls on HHS to Set Hair Testing Standards
Guidelines for Use of Hair Samples Could Improve Mandatory Driver Drug Screenings Arlington, Va. – Yesterday, in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, American Trucking Associations […]
“Regulation Rollback” from Industrial Commission
FROM: ICA Director James Ashley TO: REGULATED COMMUNITY & STAKEHOLDERS Dear Stakeholder, “Regulation Rollback” is a strategic step in our state’s ongoing work to make Arizona the best state in […]
ATA Legislative Update 2/21/2017
Last week marked a milestone at the Arizona Capitol known as crossover week, as it was the last week bills could be heard in their “house of origin” committee[s]. Except […]
FMCSA Federal Register Notice regarding the Unified Registration System
Dear Members: FMCSA issued a notice announcing the suspension of the Unified Registration System (URS). During this suspension, entities needing to file will follow the same procedures and forms used […]
Arizona Launches VW Settlement Fund Information Website
PHOENIX — The Office of Grants and Federal Resources at the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) has launched an information page for interested organizations and citizens concerning the recent settlements […]