
John James (“Jack”) O’Brien, KM (1932-2024)
After a gentle but persistent decline over the last year from the effects of age, which he humbly accepted without anger or complaint, early Wednesday morning, December 18, John James (“Jack”) O’Brien died peacefully in his sleep, having received on Monday Viaticum and the Rite of Anointing of the Sick.

Credentialing Reform Bill Championed by ATA to be Signed into Law
Dec 18, 2024 Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the House passage of the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “For far too long, the truck drivers who keep our country running have been subjected to

Arizona Trucking Association Welcomes New Staff: Leslie Hensley as Director of Administration & Operations and Corrine Wood as Accounting Manager
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is pleased to announce the addition of two key hires, Leslie Hensley and Corrine Wood, who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the association. Both will play vital roles in ATA’s mission to support and strengthen Arizona’s trucking industry. Leslie

Update on Third-Party Documentation Requirements Under Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-510 (1)(b)(IV)
Senate Bill 24-220, passed by the Colorado legislature on 8/7/2024, introduces regulations aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and compliance across several sectors, particularly in public safety and the protection of state-maintained infrastructure. A critical aspect of the bill is its emphasis on third-party documentation requirements, which are designed to ensure

Arizona Trucking Association Honors 2023 Fleet Safety Award Recipients
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Fleet Safety Awards, recognizing outstanding performance and dedication to safety in the trucking industry. This year’s awards honored excellence across five mileage categories, culminating in the prestigious Chairman’s Award for Safety and Community Service. The judges

Robert Peeples Named Arizona Trucking Association’s 2023 Driver of the Year
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce Robert Peeples of Bennett Oil – American Transport as the 2023 Driver of the Year. This award honors drivers who exemplify excellence in safety, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of the trucking industry. With a stellar safety

Arizona Trucking Association Honors Amanda Gallegos as 2023 Safety Professional of the Year
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce Amanda Gallegos of Stewart Transport, Inc. as the recipient of the 2023 Safety Professional of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to safety in the trucking industry, and Amanda exemplifies the highest standards of conduct,

Arizona Trucking Association Announces 2024 Pioneer Award Recipients
Celebrating Industry Leaders Who Have Made Lasting Contributions to Arizona’s Trucking Industry The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Pioneer Awards, an honor recognizing exceptional leaders who have made significant contributions to the trucking industry in Arizona. This year, the prestigious award is