News and Press
Below is the latest trucking industry news and press.
Latest News and Press
ATA Cheers Federal Court Decision Blocking Discriminatory Rhode Island Toll Scheme
Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations hailed a decision by the U.S. District Court ruling Rhode Island’s predatory truck-only tolling plan RhodeWorks unconstitutional. “We told Rhode Island’s leaders from…
ATA Celebrates America’s Truck Drivers
Washington – American Trucking Associations leaders, on behalf of the association and the industry, are celebrating and thanking the nation’s truck drivers this week as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation…
Member News: Commercial Truck Parking (75th Ave and Van Buren St)
Adis Danan of Joyride Logistics LLC asked ATA to share the following information: NRS Enterprises Inc. provides secure and affordable truck parking for owner-operators and carriers. Our facilities are conveniently…
New Oversize and Overweight Special Permit Rules go into effect on July 8, 2022
ADOT's current Oversize and Overweight Special Permit rules are available in Title 17, Arizona Administrative Code, Chapter 6 (link is external). The last rulemaking package was completed rules on August 16,…
MEMBER NEWS: Dole Fresh Fruit Awarded Shipper of Choice Award by Fresh Freight
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – May 27, 2022 Fresh Freight LLC, an industry leader in full-service food transportation, has selected Dole Fresh Fruit, a division of Dole Food Company, as the winner…
ADOT: New signs restrict heavy vehicle truck traffic to right lane on I-10 between Phoenix, Casa Grande
Interim safety measure in place until upcoming widening project improves I-10 PHOENIX - To promote safety on a 20-mile segment of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande, the Arizona…
Governor Ducey Delivers On Promise to “Finish The Job” To Expand I-10
PHOENIX — Commuters, vacationers and commerce will see a smoother drive between Phoenix and Tucson, as Arizona invests $400 million to widen Interstate 10, delivering on a promise by Governor…
W.W. Williams Promotes Michael Clinkingbeard to General Sales Manager of the Southwest Division
Phoenix, Arizona – (May 4, 2022) – The W.W. Williams Company, LLC., one of the nation's largest industrial distribution, service, and repair companies, has recently promoted Michael Clinkingbeard to the position of…
Nominations for Safety Awards Open
Awards nominations are open for 2021 Fleet Safety Award, Driver of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Don’t…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2022 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
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,…
Trucking Industry: Increase Domestic Energy Production Now
Energy crisis threatens to compound supply chain crisis, says ATA Arlington, Virginia – The American Trucking Associations is calling on the Biden Administration to take immediate steps to boost domestic energy…
RESULTS: 2022 Annual Clay Shoot
Thank you to everyone who participated in this years clay shoot. Additionally, we would like to recognize our sponsors: Continental TireRedburn Tire Co.Jackson Lewis P.C. The results of the 2022 Annual Clay…
ATA announces new publisher for “Arizona Trucking” Magazine
We are pleased to announce that the Arizona Trucking Association has partnered with Matthews Publishing Group (MPG) to publish our beautiful statewide magazine and buyers' guide, Arizona Trucking. Arizona Trucking will continue to…
Statement from Arizona Trucking Association regarding the Trucker Convoy
Recent news reports indicate that there is a “trucker convey” starting in California driving through Arizona on its way to Washington DC to protest the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It appears…
Truckers Launch Ad Campaign: “Distracted driving is deadly, period!”
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…
Arizona Trucking Association Applauds the Introduction of the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act.
Phoenix, Arizona – the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) welcomes and applauds the introduction of the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently (LICENSE) Act. The LICENSE Act eliminates unnecessary…
Membership Matters
The following email was sent by American Trucking Associations (AmTA) President and CEO, Chris Spear. As you are aware, the AmTA was at the tip of the spear fighting against…
Arizona Trucking Association’s Year in Review 2021
Please check out ATA's 2021 Year in Review Annual Report.
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Trucking Action Plan to Strengthen America’s Trucking Workforce
December 16, 2021 • Statements and Releases Trucking plays a critical role in the U.S. supply chain and economy. America’s truck drivers have been on the frontlines of this pandemic,…
Governor Ducey, Arizona Department Of Transportation Ease Burden On Commercial Drivers
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…
USDOT Releases State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
U.S. Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 11/18/2021 04:23 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2021Contact: PressOffice@dot.gov USDOT Releases State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
ATA Member Promotion: AZPRO offering discount on veteran-themed wraps and graphics for trucks/trailers for the month of November
AZPRO is a proud Arizona Trucking Association member and we salute our Veterans. We are offering special discount pricing on all veteran-themed wraps and graphics for trucks/trailers for the month…
New and Enhanced ATA Buyers Guide Now Available
The Arizona Trucking Association (“ATA”) is pleased to announce that the exclusive 2021 edition of ATA Buyers’ Guide, the premier resource of relevant products and services for trucking industry professionals…
ADOT MEMO: Entry-Level Driver Training requirements
Dear ATA Members: Please see the memo below from the Arizona Department of Transportation about the Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements rule.
We must work together to fight illegal trade
It’s a well-known fact that nearly every good consumed in the United States is put on a truck at some point. There’s no doubt that truckers across this country are…
Trucking Praises Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Senate put America ahead of itself, says ATA Arlington, Virginia -- Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued this statement on the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan infrastructure…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces the 2021 Virtual Truck Driving Championship / Battle of the State Winners
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…
Nominations Open – Young Professionals Council
Nominations are now open for the Arizona Trucking Association's Young Professional Council As your ATA Chairman, one of my goals is to help promote young professionals in our industry. These…
Calling Arizona’s Safest Professional Drivers!
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…
Governor Ducey Rescinds 25 Pandemic-Related Executive Orders
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today is rescinding 25 Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic following action by the Arizona Legislature to codify into law many of the policies enacted…