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…
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…
FMCSA Issues Final Rule to Implement Eight Non-Discretionary Provisions of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule to effectuate eight non-discretionary provisions mandated by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act…
July 20, 2016 News Digest FMCSA Announces Three-Month Extension of Unified Registration System Effective Date. FMCSA is delaying the implementation of the final stage of the Unified Registration System (URS) until Jan. 14, 2017, with a new full compliance date…
NLRB Issues Miller & Anderson Decision Easing The Ability To Combine Solely And Jointly Employed Employees Into A Single Bargaining Unit The National Labor Relations Board today issued its long-awaited decision in Miller & Anderson, furthering its union-friendly stance on…
Proposition puts motorists in danger by creating a safe haven for drugged drivers Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association today announced its opposition to the “Regulation & Taxation of Marijuana Act”. The Regulation & Taxation of Marijuana Act is…
As you know from our recent reports, the U.S. Department of Labor has revised the circumstances under which employers and labor relations consultants must file public reports identifying their “persuader” activities. Many of the services provided by our Firm to…
ATRI RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS ISSUES RELATED TO TRUCK DRIVER SCREENING AND TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the results of its sleep apnea survey, which highlights a number of issues related…
Dear ATA Members: Since 2001, over $2 billion in dedicated transportation funding, otherwise known as the Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF), has been transferred to pay for other government spending. Despite improving state revenues, the transfers increased to $141…
On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or “FAST Act.” ADOT is in the process of reviewing the FAST Act and is working towards the implementation necessary to align our state laws…