News and Press
Below is the latest trucking industry news and press.
Latest News and Press
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…
Call for ATA’s 2017 Annual Membership Meeting
CALL FOR ATA’S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 2:00 PM Thursday, September 28, 2017 Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ Chairman Larry Woolson (Roehl Transport)…
I-10 Closures scheduled in West Valley September 10th and 17th
Please be advised of two upcoming full closures of Interstate 10 near Avondale/Goodyear scheduled to occur on Sept. 10 (westbound) and Sept. 17 (eastbound). The Arizona Department of Transportation is…
Hurricane Harvey – Relief Information
Hurricane Harvey - Relief Information Dear Arizona Trucking Industry Members: As you are all aware, millions of Americans are being impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The Arizona Trucking Association will keep…
Nebraska Set for Prime Viewing of August Solar Eclipse
Nebraska Set for Prime Viewing of August Solar Eclipse Plan ahead to get your best viewing and avoid traffic congestion July 21, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) — This summer, citizens and…
Total Solar Eclipse Traverses Missouri – August 21
Total Solar Eclipse Traverses Missouri - August 21 A total solar eclipse will be visible over 300 miles of Missouri on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, making the state a prime…
Kansas Department of Transportation will NOT shut down movement of permitted loads during eclipse
Kansas Department of Transportation will NOT shut down movement of permitted loads during eclipse Re: Solar Eclipse Event of August 21, 2017 The Kansas Department of Transportation will NOT shut…
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Declares State of Emergency to Facilitate Eclipse Preparedness and Readiness
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Declares State of Emergency to Facilitate Eclipse Preparedness and Readiness Public officials in Oregon have been considering the "worst case scenario" when it comes to Monday's…
Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns (2017)
Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry's not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2017 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual…
New I-9 “Employment Verification Form” Available
On July 17, 2017 the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) a division of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), released a revised version of the Form…
Roland Bolduc Crowned National Truck Driving Championships Bendix Grand Champion
Bryce Neilson Named Rookie of the Year at Trucking’s “Super Bowl of Safety” Orlando, Florida – Today, American Trucking Associations announced Roland Bolduc as the Bendix Grand Champion of the…