Phoenix, AZ – On April 9, 2022 the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 106 drivers participated in this year‘s event, many of which have millions of miles of accident free…
Distracted Driving Safety Campaign Launched by the Arizona Trucking Association Foundation Phoenix, AZ – As the ad states, “Distracted driving is deadly, period!” Yet every day the professional men and women of the trucking industry see the dangers of distracted…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2021 State Action Will Address Nationwide Supply Chain Crisis During Holidays PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Transportation are safely easing the process for obtaining a Commercial Driver License in an effort to alleviate…
Dear ATA Members: Please see the memo below from the Arizona Department of Transportation about the Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements rule.
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association would like to congratulate the winners of this weekend’s Arizona Virtual Truck Driving Championship (TDC). The top ten finalist now move on to the national Battle of the States where they will compete…
The safest professional truck drivers are gearing up for this year's Battle of the States. Will you represent Arizona? This year's state-level virtual knowledge competition will be held on July 31 by the Arizona Trucking Association. Trivia contests will be based on Facts…
Glen Huddleston Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is excited to announce that Mr. Glen Huddleston will take over as Safety Consultant starting immediately. Glen replaces Mr. Bernie Gazdzik who is stepping back from his role at ATA.…
Legislation Simplifies Motor Carrier and Driver Violations Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association applauds the passage of House Bill 2425: Motor Carrier; Violations; Penalties (HB2425), which was signed by Governor Ducey on March 24, 2021. The signing by the…
ATA Members: Below, please find a memo from the Department of Public Safety regarding the FMCSA's Regional Emergency Declarations providing relief to those affected by the recent severe winter storms.In short, it says that vehicles in Arizona are exempt from…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule to streamline the process for men and women interested in entering the trucking workforce. The new rule will allow states to permit…