News and Press
Below is the latest trucking industry news and press.
Latest News and Press
State Transportation Board approves funding for full SR 189 project
State Transportation Board approves funding for full SR 189 project Contributions by Nogales, Santa Cruz County key to advancing work PHOENIX ‒ Support from Nogales, Santa Cruz County, state leaders…
CA IFTA Rate Going to 70 Cents in September
CA IFTA Rate Going to 70 Cents in September A number of states have a variable component to their fuel taxes, typically designated either as a sales tax on fuel…
ADOT Notice: I-40 Bridge Repair at Seligman
The Arizona Department of Transportation on, in conjunction on with the Federal Highway Administration on, is planning to repair three bridges on Business Route 40 (40B) in Seligman, located in…
Arizona updates rules for CMV that includes: ELD update, CDL Physical, and HazMat Changes
The Notices of Final Rulemaking for the Motor Carrier Rules CFR Update and CDL physical/Haz Mat Endorsement rule updates were published in the May 25, 2018 Arizona Administrative Register. The…
Agricultural and Personal Conveyance Guidance Released
FMCSA Announces Clarifying Regulatory Guidance for Transportation of Agricultural Commodities, Personal Conveyance By Dan Horvath Director, Safety Policy | American Trucking Associations On Thursday, May 31, 2017, the Federal Motor…
Free Whitepaper: Q&A on Arizona’s New Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicle Definition
Whitepaper: Arizona Definition of an Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions On May 16, 2018, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2455 (HB2455) into law. The new law becomes…
Governor Ducey Signs Law Changing the Definition of an Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicle
Governor Ducey Signs Law Changing the Definition of an Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicle On May 16, 2018, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2455 (HB2455) into law. The new law…
Trucker News: Longtime competitor is Grand Champion in Arizona contest
XPO Logistics driver Ina Daly knows her way around a road skills course. As a 25-time competitor in state truck driving championships and former national first place winner, she can…
Arizona Republic: Gov. Ducey says teacher plan won’t hike taxes – but there’s a new car-registration fee
What's the difference between a tax increase and a fee hike? According to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's administration, there's a big distinction. On Monday, Ducey and Republican state lawmakers unveiled their budget…
Robb: Gov. Doug Ducey just violated his ‘no tax increase’ pledge
Robert Robb: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will claim that the new per-vehicle assessment is a 'fee' and not a 'tax.' But that's a distinction without a difference. By signing House…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2018 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2018 Arizona Truck Driving Championship On April 14, 2018, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo…
Changes Ahead for California’s Diesel Smoke Inspection Programs
Changes Ahead for California’s Diesel Smoke Inspection Programs The California Air Resources Board is scheduled to consider changes to its diesel smoke inspection programs on May 25, 2018. The changes…
Natural Gas Vehicle Weight Exemption Now Mandatory for States
Natural Gas Vehicle Weight Exemption Now Mandatory for States American Trucking Association Dispatch - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 On April 6, the Federal Highway Administration issued new guidance on a…
New Survey Data Reveals Increases in Driver Compensation
New Survey Data Reveals Increases in Driver Compensation The American Trucking Associations released data from its latest Driver Compensation Study, showing driver pay has climbed as rising demand for freight…
GOHS Grant Helps Educate Driving Public About Sharing the Road with Large Trucks
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) is proud to announce the completion of a $24,415 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for FY201. The…
Featured Member: Diamondback Systems
The importance of the trucking industry to the nation’s economy cannot be underestimated. Scott Barnett, the co-owner along with Dan Justus of Diamondback Systems, is sure of that. “If you’ve…
AG Brnovich Teams Up with Truckers to Save Victims of Human Trafficking
For Immediate Release: AG Brnovich Teams Up with Truckers to Save Victims of Human Trafficking PHOENIX - Attorney General Mark Brnovich, Truckers Against Trafficking, the Arizona Trucking Association, Albertsons, and…
In Memory of Pat Crahan, 1928-2017
In Memory of Pat Crahan, 1928-2017 PHOENIX—Pat Crahan, a 54-year U-Haul Team member, passed away on December 31st. He was 89 years old. Perhaps Crahan’s crowning achievement with U-Haul was…
Truck Parking Survey: ADOT requests companies and drivers fill out its truck parking survey
ADOT requests companies and drivers to fill out the truck parking survey below The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is undertaking a study of truck parking problems in Arizona and…
CSVA UPDATE: ELD Mandate Goes into Effect; Inspectors Begin Documenting ELD Violations
Greenbelt, Maryland (Dec. 18, 2017) – Starting today, Dec. 18, 2017, in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) congressionally mandated electronic logging device (ELD) compliance deadline, inspectors…
ATA Serves up Safe Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Travel
ATA Serves up Safe Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Travel Share the Road Safety Program Releases Instructional Video Ahead of Holidays Arlington, Virginia – Today, American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Share…
Help Build One of the Industry’s Most Important Reports — The Driver Compensation Study
Help Build One of the Industry’s Most Important Reports -- The Driver Compensation Study American Trucking Associations invites all for-hire and private motor carriers to take part in its Driver…
New ATRI Research Provides Clear Guidance on Infrastructure Investment
New ATRI Research Provides Clear Guidance on Infrastructure Investment Phoenix, AZ - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released its assessment of the nation’s transportation investment options. The report…
Federal OK clears way for State Route 189 improvements
First phase of planned upgrades scheduled to begin in 2019 NOGALES – The Federal Highway Administration has cleared the way for the Arizona Department of Transportation to begin design and…
Warning: Using ELDs for IRP & IFTA Records? BE CAREFUL!
Going to Use ELDs for IRP & IFTA Records? BE CAREFUL! In some six weeks, on December 18, 2017, federal requirements for most interstate motor carriers and their drivers to…
UCR Registration Delayed Again
UCR Registration Delayed Again At a meeting by telephone on October 26, 2017, the board of directors of the Unified Carrier Registration program once again delayed the opening of UCR…
Trucking Leaders Join President Trump in Calling for Tax Reform
Trucking Leaders Join President Trump in Calling for Tax Reform Reducing Rates Will Allow Industry to Expand, Add Jobs Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Today, leaders with the American Trucking Associations joined…
FMCSA Grants Partial ELD Exemption for Short Term Truck Rentals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced it will allow drivers of short term rental trucks to use paper logs for up to eight days instead of electronic logging…
Rasmussen, Blake join TAT Board of Directors
The Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) Board of Directors voted to accept Karen Rasmussen and Don Blake as new members at their August meeting, held at the Great American Trucking Show…
U.S. Customs Seeks Industry Input on Regulatory Reforms
Companies impacted by the operational burden of customs procedures and compliance now have the opportunity to identify areas for regulatory reform. For a limited time, U.S. Customs and Border Protection…