Industry Updates
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 agencies and other officials to discuss business issues, as well as attend dinners and special events. Why should I go?
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. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report that assesses the infrastructure requirements for converting the U.S. vehicle fleet to battery electric. This analysis, a 2021 top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee, focused
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 of future crash involvement based on specific truck driving behaviors (e.g. prior crashes, violations and convictions). ATRI’s research draws on
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 Week. “Every day, our country’s 3.7 million truck drivers deliver America’s freight safely, securely and efficiently – they are the
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 located near major highways and rest areas, readily available for all.commercial truck parking at 7420 W Van Buren St., Phoenix
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, 2013. Since that rulemaking several rules have been further clarified by making minor technical corrections that may provide additional regulatory
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 Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety is installing new signage that will restrict heavy vehicle
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 Doug Ducey in this year’s State of the State Address. “In the State of the State, we promised that we
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 General Sales Manager of the Southwest division. Mike started his career with W.W. Williams in 1983, advancing quickly through his