News and Press
Below is the latest trucking industry news and press.
Latest News and Press
ATA Foundation Launches Online 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
Participate in the Arizona Trucking Association Foundation's (ATAF) online 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big while making a meaningful impact! With 50% of the cash drawing dedicated to…
Arizona Trucking Association Applauds Passage of SB1102 (Proposition 400 Extension)
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) extends its gratitude to the Arizona Legislature for the successful passage of SB1102 (NOW: transportation excise tax; Maricopa county) a momentous piece of transportation funding…
Arizona Trucking Association Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 1340 – toll roads; conversion; prohibition
Tolleson, AZ - The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) proudly commends the recent passage of Senate Bill 1340 by the Arizona Legislature, a significant milestone in safeguarding taxpayer-funded roads from being…
Arizona Trucking Association Applauds the Passage of HB2288 to Improve Safety on Arizona’s Roundabouts
Phoenix, AZ - The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) applauds the passage of House Bill 2288 (roundabouts; right-of-way; large vehicles), which Governor Katie Hobbs recently signed into law. Roundabouts are becoming…
Arizona Trucking Association Hails Passage Senate Bill 1097
Phoenix, AZ - The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) hails the passage of Senate Bill 1097 - truck routes; designation, which was signed by Governor Katie Hobbs on April 11, 2023.…
ATA Announces Winners of the 2023 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
2023 Arizona TDC Champions Phoenix, AZ – On April 1, 2023 the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 160 drivers participated…
RESULTS: 2023 Annual Clay Shoot
Thank you to everyone who participated in this years clay shoot. Additionally, we would like to recognize our sponsors: Shooting Station Sponsors ($200): Maximum Machinery Moving Purcell Tire Co. Ozinga…
ATRI Issues Call for Motor Carriers to Participate in Annual Operational Costs Data Collection
Washington, D.C. – The American Transportation Research Institute today issued a request for motor carriers to participate in ATRI’s annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report. ATRI’s 15th…
American Trucking Associations Hails Revised FHWA Priorities Memo
Reverses Guidance that Favored Maintenance and Non-Highway Spending Washington – The American Trucking Associations said a revised memo outlining the Federal Highway Administration’s priorities for states’ use of funds from…
GOHS Awards $57,465 to the ATA Foundation for its Share the Road Program
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Arizona Trucking Association Foundation (ATA Foundation), formerly Arizona Transportation Education Foundation, $57,465 via grant funds for FY2023.The…
Nominations are open for the 2022 Safety Awards
Awards nominations for the 2022 Fleet Safety Awards, Driver of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year are open. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, June 30, 2023.…
2023 Call on Washington
What is Call on Washington? ATA members join up at a central hotel in Washington and as a group, meet with individual members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation, heads of regulatory…
New Study Shows Charging Infrastructure Challenges for Electric Vehicle Fleet
Arizona's fleet would consume 40.2% of the current total power generated in the state. View Executive Summary Here The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report that assesses…
Trucking Industry Thanks Congress for Their Swift Action to Avert Rail Strike
Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations thanked Congress for its quick action to prevent a crippling strike by railroad workers. “The trucking industry thanks Congress for acting swiftly to…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces 2021 Safety Award Winners
Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association announced the Fleet and Safety Awards for 2021. The safety awards honor our dedicated professional drivers, our safest fleets, and the individuals —…
Arizona Department of Public Safety Recognized by National Trucking Industry Research Organization for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Effectiveness
Tolleson, AZ – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has just released the update to its Crash Predictor Model, which statistically quantifies the likelihood…
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…