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“Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Will be Auctioned Off To Support Truckers Against Trafficking
TOLLESON, Ariz. – In an effort to further educate and fund efforts against human trafficking, Inland Kenworth has put together a special “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 with a very distinctive…
Yuma transportation issues in focus at forum
State legislators attending a transportation forum in Yuma Friday said area residents need to be part of the solution for coming up with the funding to fix and build roads…
Women’s History Month: Frances H. McClelland, Shamrock Foods
Courtesy: Shamrock Foods Frances Helen McClelland’s extraordinary life is remembered for her integrity, humor, generosity and strong will. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on August 4, 1923, and was…
Westbound Interstate 10 east of Tucson to close overnight Nov. 17
First of six planned closures for bridge project will require 67-mile detour A bridge replacement project on westbound Interstate 10 between Benson and Tucson will require a 67-mile detour from…
Webinar Replay: COVID 19 Workplace Testing
https://youtu.be/cGTNwKrCkUA As businesses begin to reopen, employees will need to feel you are doing everything possible to make the workplace physically safe for them. Not only do they expect it,…
We must work together to fight illegal trade
It’s a well-known fact that nearly every good consumed in the United States is put on a truck at some point. There’s no doubt that truckers across this country are…
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…
Wanted: District Sales Representative
The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the nation’s leading trade and lobby association representing the trucking industry, has an opening for a seasoned, goal oriented District Sales Representative for the west coast…
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…
USDOT Releases State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
U.S. Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 11/18/2021 04:23 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2021Contact: PressOffice@dot.gov USDOT Releases State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
USDA to Raise Inspection Fees 187% on Imports From Canada
By Eric Miller, Staff Reporter, Transport Topics The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week issued a final rule designed to recoup costs associated with animal and plant inspections by raising…
US 60 east of Superior to close briefly for blasting operations Oct. 13-15
For Immediate Release: ADOT Oct. 8, 2015 US 60 east of Superior to close briefly for blasting operations Oct. 13-15 Passing-lane project continues with five 90-minute closures…
UPS Arizona Circle of Honor drivers
Tips from the pros With more than 83 years of safe driving under their belts, these women have a unique perspective on avoiding at-risk behaviors and what the everyday nonprofessional…
UIIA Update on Hanjin Equipment
All UIIA Motor Carriers were sent a notice on September 1, 2016 advising of the recent insolvency procedures that were commenced by Hanjin Shipping Company Ltd. and its impact on…
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…
U.S Department of Transportation Issues Final Rule to Streamline Process for Aspiring Truck and Bus Drivers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule to streamline the process for men and women interested in entering the…
Turnover Rate at Large Truckload Carriers Jumps in Third Quarter
Rate at Smaller Fleets and LTL Carriers Fell Arlington, Va. – The annualized turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose 13 points to 100% in the third quarter of 2015,…
TT: Social Media, Big Data Are Influential Tools for Recruitment, Retention of Truck Drivers
Enhanced social media presence and expanded use of big data analytics are two critical tactics for carriers seeking to solve the ongoing problem of the driver shortage, experts at a…
TruckPay, The Uber Of Earth-Moving And Material Supply
TruckPay - The First Mobile Platform To Be Awarded Permission To Operate In Arizona To Replace Paper Haul-Sheets, Bills Of Lading, And Tickets For The Aggregates Industry TENAFLY, N.J., Nov.…
Truckload Carriers Association Urges Congress to Say No to Longer Trucks
(Alexandria, Virginia) On the eve of a key vote, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is urging members of Congress to oppose legislation that would force motorists to share the roads…
Truckload Carriers Association to Sponsor Free Driver Health Fairs on September 15th
Professional truck drivers are encouraged to stop by select TA/Petro locations to get help on getting more healthy and fit ALEXANDRIA, Va. – For the fifth year, Truckload Carriers Association…
Trucking Praises Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Senate put America ahead of itself, says ATA Arlington, Virginia -- Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued this statement on the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan infrastructure…
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…
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…
Trucking Industry Applauds Introduction of DRIVE Safe Act
By the American Trucking Associations Bipartisan bill aims to bolster trucking workforce, enhance safety training and technology standards Arlington, VA — Today, American Trucking Associations applauded the introduction of the DRIVE…
Trucking Goes to the White House
Trucking was front and center at the White House today! Members of the American Trucking Associations, including ATA President & CEO Chris Spear, along with TMAF Co-chair Kevin Burch and…
Truckers Launch Ad Campaign: “Distracted driving is deadly, period!”
Distracted Driving Safety Campaign Launched by the Arizona Trucking Association Foundation Phoenix, AZ – As the ad states, “Distracted driving is deadly, period!” Yet every day the professional men and…
Truckers Against Trafficking and the Everyday Heroes Truck makes Capitol appearance with Arizona Governor Ducey
Phoenix, AZ - Truckers Against Trafficking, Inland Kenworth and Utility Trailer Sales of Arizona spoke to the State of Arizona’s Human Trafficking Council and presented the trucking industry’s efforts to…
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…
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…
Transportation & Trucking Alerts: Total Solar Eclipse 2017
On August 21, 2017, there will be a total eclipse of the sun in parts of the United States. Eclipses are a rare occurrence are a big deal to many…
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…
Three More States Raise Fuel Taxes
By Robert C. Pitcher American Trucking Associations When California raised its fuel taxes by legislation last month, it was the only state to have done so this year. No longer:…
The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit National Tour Will Make a Stop at ATA
This unique museum on wheels is free to the community and helps honor local veterans. Tolleson, AZ — Wreaths Across America (WAA) in Tolleson is proud to announce a local…
The Economy Tops the List of Trucking Industry Issues
Austin, TX – Today, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, released its 19th annual Top Industry Issues report, identifying the leading industry concerns. This…
The Arizona Trucking Association Opposes Prop 207
Prop 207 not safe for driving public or workers Tolleson, AZ, Oct. 15, 2020 - The Arizona Trucking Association announces its full opposition to Proposition 207, the initiative to legalize…
Summary of FAST Act
SUMMARY OF FAST ACT ISSUES OF INTEREST Provided by the American Trucking Associations December 1, 2015 The following is a summary of issues in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act…
Subject: Regional Emergency Declaration
ATA Members: Below, please find a memo from the Department of Public Safety regarding the FMCSA's Regional Emergency Declarations providing relief to those affected by the recent severe winter storms.In…
Study to look at potential routes for Sonoran Corridor in Tucson
ADOT seeks public input on proposed corridor connecting Interstate 10 and Interstate 19 The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have begun a three-year environmental…
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…
State Laws Newsletter, September 4, 2015
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations MI to End Pay to Play – On June 17, 2015, Governor Snyder of Michigan signed legislation (S.B. 100) that…
State Laws Newsletter, September 18, 2015
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations Check Your VINs for KY – Kentucky is one of the four remaining states that impose a weight-distance tax. In…
State Law Update: Items from IRS
The federal Internal Revenue Service has issued a couple of reminders pertaining to the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017. Filing W-2s. Under federal legislation enacted late last…
State Law Newsletter: IRP Amendments Proposed
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations IRP Amendments Proposed – This year’s crop of proposals to amend the International Registration Plan are out, and there are…
State Law Newsletter: Federal Court Rules on Minimum Wage & Per Diems
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations Federal Court Rules on Minimum Wage & Per Diems -- The U.S. District Court for Nebraska has held that per…
Spectrac Suspension Center
SEEKING A FULL TIME LEAD SUSPENSION TECHNICIAN/SHOP FOREMAN Spectrac Suspension Center has been in business for 26 years! Specializing in suspension parts & service for RV, trucks, trailers & buses.…
Share your Priorities for ADOT’s Long-Range Transportation Plan
Arizona Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 09/21/2016 01:13 PM MST Share your priorities for ADOT’s Long-Range Transportation Plan Interactive online survey lets you rank what’s most important for…
Senate Votes to Delay Twin 33s Approval in Transportation Funding Bill
Transport Topics The Senate on Nov. 18 easily agreed to delay approval of twin 33-foot trailers nationwide, a key provision in a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill. By a voice…
Scott Darling officially nominated to lead FMCSA
By Land Line staff T.F. “Scott” Darling has been the top official at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration since the departure of Anne Ferro a year ago, but he…
Scopelitis Transportation Law Alert- DOL Persuader Rule Agreement
As you know from our recent reports, the U.S. Department of Labor has revised the circumstances under which employers and labor relations consultants must file public reports identifying their “persuader”…
Scopelitis Transportation Law Alert – Trucking Industry Scores Big Win In Oregon
Earlier this week the Oregon Court of Appeals issued a series of opinions in four cases addressing two hot-button topics for motor carriers with operations in Oregon: (1) the independent-contractor…
SC Enacts Highway Funding Bill
By Bob Pitcher American Trucking Associations On May 9, 2017, South Carolina’s legislature easily overrode a veto by Governor McMaster to enact H.3516, which increases the state’s highway funding significantly. …
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…
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…
Richard Blaine Duncan, Jr. Obituary
Richard Blaine Duncan Jr, age 81, of Buckeye, AZ passed peacefully at home on July 15, 2016. Richard was born in Kingman, AZ on April 21, 1935 to Blaine and…
Regulatory Update – Aug. 21, 2015
Provided by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Update on Relevant U.S. Regulations: FMCSA Issues Correction to LCV Portion of CFR On August 14, 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)…
Red Diesel is NOT Street Diesel
Submitted by the Arizona Department of Transportation What you need to know about Red-Dyed Diesel Fuel use in Arizona Select industries in Arizona are allowed to use a special diesel…
Public input essential as South Mountain Freeway moves toward construction
ADOT offers multiple ways to provide feedback, get the latest project information PHOENIX – Thirteen years of public involvement helped shape plans for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. With…
Proposed Arizona Budget includes over $320 million in “one-time” infrastructure projects
The draft Arizona Budget includes over $320 million in one time infrastructure projects from the state General Fund. These projects are above and beyond projects already being paid for by…
Poll: Most Americans back 10-cent gas tax hike
By Keith Laing, The Hill Seventy-one percent of U.S. residents would support a 10-cent increase in the 18.4 cents-per-gallon gas tax that is used to pay for federal transportation projects,…
Pima Association of Governments invites you to: Borderlands Trade and Transportation Technologies Conference
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 19, 2017 JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ This one-day event brings leaders and technical experts in…
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…
Observations on the Transportation System in Maricopa County
By Eric Anderson Transportation Director, MAG Arizona Transit Association Maricopa County was again the fastest growing county in the United States adding over 81,000 people to the population in 2018.…
NPRM: Oversize and Overweight Special Permit
Dear Members of the Specialized Carriers & Riggers Conference: Below is the latest version of our draft Oversize and Overweight Special Permit rules that will be going to ODPC. Please…
Nominations Open – Young Professionals Council
Nominations are now open for the Arizona Trucking Association's Young Professional Council As your ATA Chairman, one of my goals is to help promote young professionals in our industry. These…
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…
Ninth Circuit ruling means South Mountain Freeway will continue
Direct link between East Valley and West Valley scheduled to open in 2019 PHOENIX – The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a request by Loop 202 South…
Ninth Circuit Affirms FMCSA Order Preempting California Meal and Rest Breaks
By American Trucking Associations Litigation Center On January 15, 2021, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed FMCSA's grant of ATA's petition seeking a determination that California's meal and rest break rules are preempted…
New Truck Parking Venture Accelerates Convenience for Phoenix Truck Drivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (PHOENIX) - In response to the growing demand for secure and accessible truckparking solutions, Rush Truck Park is excited to announce the opening of itsstate-of-the-art trucking facility…
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…
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…
New Report Pegs Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet at $1 Trillion
Washington — Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report from Roland Bergerreleased today by the Clean Freight…
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,…
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…
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…
New ATRI Research Analyzes Predatory Towing and Efforts to Prevent It
Washington, D.C. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that examines the causes and countermeasures of predatory heavy-duty towing, with the goal of improving the…
New and Enhanced ATA Buyers Guide Now Available
The Arizona Trucking Association (“ATA”) is pleased to announce that the exclusive 2021 edition of ATA Buyers’ Guide, the premier resource of relevant products and services for trucking industry professionals…
Neighborhood Meeting Southwest Freight Subarea Project Assessment
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 | 5:30 - 7:00PM City of Tolleson Parks and Recreation Center Conference Room 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ 85353 The Maricopa Association of Governments…
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…
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…
National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, December 12, 2015
You are invited to join in this event and honor those who served our country. Walmart Transportation Distribution Center of Buckeye, AZ will deliver the wreaths for the Phoenix event…
Nathan Reed wins Arizona’s 2017 SuperTech Competition
Phoenix, AZ – On June 24, 2017, the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) held its annual SuperTech competition at the Universal Technical Institute – Phoenix Campus (UTI). Twenty-five of Arizona’s best…
Motorists set new record by driving 1.5 trillion miles in first half of 2015
The Trucker News Service WASHINGTON — New estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving topped 1.54 trillion miles in the…
Mike Yadon Receives Trucking Federation’s Prestigious Halladay Award
ATA’s Trucking Associations Executive Council Honors Longtime Trucking Advocate Arlington, Virginia – Today, American Trucking Associations announced the Trucking Associations Executive Council recognized Mike Yadon of FedEx Corporation with the…
Membership Matters
The following email was sent by American Trucking Associations (AmTA) President and CEO, Chris Spear. As you are aware, the AmTA was at the tip of the spear fighting against…
Member News: New UPS Hub in Greater Phoenix to add Processing Capacity for E-Commerce
$180 million Goodyear facility expected to operate fully by late 2019. Package processing begins this holiday season with employment opportunity available now in Mesa and Phoenix. UPS® Saturday ground delivery…
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…
MAG PRESS RELEASE: Your Vision = Our Future
MAG Launches 10-Minute Survey to Plan the Region’s Transportation Future PHOENIX (March 5, 2019)—Seeing red from your daily commute? Whether it’s red taillights or the red…
Lane restriction on Interstate 10 East near California line
Lane restriction on Interstate 10 East near California line Wide loads will need to use I-8 or I-40 beginning May 30 PHOENIX – Reconstruction of the Ehrenberg Port of Entry…
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…
Judge denies request to stop construction on controversial Loop 202 expansion
By Catherine Holland AZFamily.com The Gila River Indian Community is looking into its legal options in the wake of a federal judge’s ruling denying its request for an injunction to…
Join ATA for NTDAW Annual Health Fair Event
Please join the Arizona Trucking Association for the National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Health Fair on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 3:00 - 7:00 PMTA/Petro in Eloy, AZ. ATA will…
John Warwick of FedEx Freight Receives 2022 Driver of the Year Award
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) proudly announces Mr. John Warwick, representing FedEx Freight, as the 2022 Driver of the Year. This annual accolade recognizes a career driver who embodies exemplary…
IRS Issues Guidance on Fuel tax Credits
The federal Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance on how taxpayers that retroactively claimed the 50-cent-a-gallon fuel tax credit for using alternative fuels (including propane used in forklifts) in 2014…
IRS Announces HSA/HDHP Limits for 2018
The IRS has released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2018. These limits include: (1) the maximum HSA contribution limit; (2) the minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and…
INDUSTRY NEWS: PrePass Weigh Station Bypass Service Now Available on Bestpass Devices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2017 (PHOENIX, AZ and ALBANY, NY) – HELP Inc.’s PrePass, North America’s leading provider of truck weigh station bypass services, and Bestpass, the continent’s largest…
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…
In Memory: Butch LaCombe
LaCombe, Ellis [Butch] 78, of Glendale, AZ. passed away, August 26,2016, due to brain cancer. Born in Green Bay, Wi. to Ellis and Eileen LaCombe, “Butch” was a devoted Packer…
In memory of Tom Morgan, Sr.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Morgan, Sr. who passed away on December 18, 2020. ATA's thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family 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…
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Important updates [from the American Trucking Associations] on California regulations
Dear American Trucking Association Member: We wanted to update you on two recent and significant announcements out of California regarding pending regulations that affect fleets who operate in the state. 1. Advanced…
ICYMI: ATA’s Tony Bradley discusses the gas tax and transportation funding
Gas Tax Airdate: 2015-09-17 Visit the Web site > Different polling shows either majority support or opposition to increasing the gasoline tax for infrastructure improvements. We’ll have a discussion on…
I-10 weekend, overnight closures ramping up for South Mountain Freeway
As the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway interchange with Interstate 10 emerges in west Phoenix, construction of the remaining ramps will require several weekend and overnight closures of I-10 during…
House Passes MAP-21 Extension plus Budget and STRR Act Update
By the American Highway Users Alliance Early this afternoon, the House passed an extension of MAP-21 (HR 3819) until November 20th by voice vote. The extension will now head to…
House Committee Passes Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee “marked up” and passed its Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act (i.e., the STRR Act). During the markup, the…
HDT: Six Steps to Thwart Cargo Theft
Late on a Saturday night in March 2010, as a powerful Nor’easter lashed the Northeast with high winds and heavy rain, a trailer was backed up to an out-of-the-way warehouse…
Gus Valle of Shamrock Foods Co. Receives 2022 Safety Professional of the Year Award
The Arizona Trucking Association proudly announces Mr. Gus Valle, from Shamrock Foods Co., as the recipient of the 2022 Safety Professional of the Year Award. This prestigious honor is awarded…
Groendyke Transport Wins Record 7th National Safety Award
ENID, Okla. (April 10, 2017) — Groendyke Transport, Inc., made history by becoming the first and only seven-time winner of National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Outstanding Safety Performance Award, the…
Governor Signs Arizona Trucking Association Supported Legislation HB2371
Major victory for specialized carriers On March 22, 2017, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed HB231: Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Local Authority. Sponsored by Representative Drew John, HB2371 establishes and ensures consistent…
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…
Governor Ducey Issues Statewide Declaration Of Emergency, Curfew Beginning Tonight
Dear ATA Members: Please see the executive order below issued by Governor Ducey. Please note that "commercial trucking and delivery services; obtaining food; caring for a family member, friend, or…
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Delaying Expiration Of Driver Licenses
NOTE FROM ATA: This executive order does not apply to Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL). If your CLD expired anytime between March 1, 2020 and September 1, 2020 you have a…
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Governor Ducey Extends [non-CDL] Driver License Expiration Dates and Defers Medical Card Renewals
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order deferring requirements to renew standard driver licenses that have an expiration date between March 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021 by one…
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…
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…
Free ELD Whitepaper by ATA Endorsed Partner J.J. Keller
Switching to ELDs: The Risks of Waiting In this whitepaper we examine the risks involved in waiting too long before starting the transition to electronic logs. The main risk is…
FMCSA’s Final Rule Prohibits Coercion
November 27, 2015 FMCSA’s Final Rule Prohibits Coercion, Protects Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers From Being Forced to Violate Safety Regulations WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor…
FMCSA withdraws plan for sleep apnea rulemaking
By Neil Abt, FleetOwner The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have decided against moving forward at this time on a possible regulation covering the…
FMCSA Removes Four Devices from List of Registered ELDs
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Motor carriers and drivers using CTE-LOG ELD, ELD VOLT, POWERTRUCKS ELD, and TFM ELD devices have 60 days to replace them with compliant ELDs. WASHINGTON – Today,…
FMCSA RELEASE: Electronic Logging Devices to be Required Across Commercial Truck and Bus Industries
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced the adoption of a Final Rule that will improve roadway safety by employing technology to…
FMCSA Publishes Guidance on New HOS Ag Exemption Interpretation and Clarifies Its Use with Upcoming ELD Mandate
FMCSA just posted new guidance clarifying a slight modification to how they interpret the HOS agricultural exemption, and how it will work with the upcoming ELD mandate. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/electronic-logging-devices-elds-hours-service-hos-and-agricultural-exemptions This new…
FMCSA Proposes Alternative Certified Medical Examiner Training Requirements for VA Doctors
Today, Dec. 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a proposed rule intended to ease the process by which physicians employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can…
FMCSA Issues Notice on Lease and Interchange of Vehicles by Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers
FMCSA issued a notice on Nov. 22 informing the public and law enforcement authorities that, “in accordance with NAFTA and MCSIA, Mexican-domiciled motor carriers (lessors) are allowed to lease their…
FMCSA Issues Final Rule to Assist Current and Former Military Personnel in Obtaining Commercial Driver’s Licenses
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule amending its commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations to ease the transition of military…
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…
FMCSA Federal Register Notice regarding the Unified Registration System
Dear Members: FMCSA issued a notice announcing the suspension of the Unified Registration System (URS). During this suspension, entities needing to file will follow the same procedures and forms used…
FMCSA Establishes National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers
Friday, December 2, 2016 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule that establishes a national drug and alcohol…
FMCSA EMERGENCY DECLARATION EXTENDED TO JULY 14
Extension and Modification of Expanded Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 Extension and Modification of Emergency Declaration 2020-002 - 06-04-2020 .pdf Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration June…
FMCSA Crash Preventability Demonstration Program Begins Today
FMCSA is now accepting requests through the DataQs system from motor carriers wishing to have certain crashes labeled “not preventable” in their Compliance, Safety, Accountability program profile. Motor carriers will…
Fleet Safety Awards
CONGRATULATIONS ATA SAFETY AWARD WINNERS The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) and the Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) have announced winners of the industry’s fleet safety and individual achievement awards. Fleet…
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Publishes Hours of Service Proposal to Improve Safety and Increase Flexibility for Commercial Drivers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to hours of service (HOS) rules to…
Featured Member: Precision Heavy Haul, Inc.
Precision Heavy Haul, Inc. Precision Heavy Haul is a specialist in transporting oversized, overweight and difficult loads. If Mike Poppe, founder and owner of the company was ever content with…
FBI: Indicators Associated With WannaCry Ransomware
This is a joint product with the Department of Homeland Security. In furtherance of public-private partnerships, the FBI routinely advises private industry of various cyber threat indicators observed during the…
Everyday Heroes tractor auction nets record donation for TAT
On June 20, Mike Jimenez, owner of Phoenix-based J&L Transportation provided the winning bid of $140,000 for the Everyday Heroes Kenworth T680 tractor auctioned off by Ritchie Bros. Auction as…
DATE CHANGE – ADOT Roundtable Discussion – Truck Parking
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is studying the issue of short supply of truck parking. ATA is hosting a roundtable discussion with ADOT and carriers to discuss the problems and…
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week Set for July 14-20 with a Focus on Speeding
Drivers’ actions contributed to a staggering 94 percent of all traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 2015 Traffic Safety Facts report. In response to this…
CVSA’s 2015 Operation Safe Driver Week is October 18-24
Greenbelt, Maryland (Aug. 31, 2015) – During the week of Oct. 18-24, 2015, law enforcement agencies throughout North America will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at…
CVSA’s Update on Relevant U.S. Regulations:
DOT Issues Update on Significant Rulemakings On September 15, 2015, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published its monthly Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings. The report included the following updates: Safety…
CVSA tweeted: More than 10,000 soldiers/veterans issued CDLs since 2011 USDOT program to recognize soldiers’ driving experience.
CVSA @CVSA More than 10,000 soldiers/veterans issued CDLs since 2011 USDOT program to recognize soldiers' driving experience. army.mil/article/158813… View on Twitter
CVSA Announces the Winners of the 2016 North American Inspectors Championship
Indianapolis, Indiana (Aug. 12, 2016) – Forty-eight roadside inspectors representing jurisdictions across North America gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 8-12, 2016, to compete in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA)…
CVSA – Brake Safety Week is Sept. 16-22
CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, Sept. 16-22, in order to identify…
Court rejects trucking group challenge to electronic log rule
POLITICO By Lauren Gardner A federal appeals court has denied a trucking group's challenge to a revamped DOT rule mandating electronic logging devices on tractor-trailers. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association…
Congress Passes McCain’s Measures Advancing Major Trade Route Designations for Arizona
Important Provisions Bolstering Arizona’s Economy Sent to President’s Desk for Signature Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate delivered final passage of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act),…
CONGRATULATIONS ATA 2019 SAFETY AWARD WINNERS
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) and the Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) have announced winners of the industry’s fleet safety and individual achievement awards. Fleet safety awards are presented to…
Charles White Named Bendix Grand Champion at 2016 National Truck Driving Championships Richard Merich Awarded Rookie of the Year
Indianapolis – Today, American Trucking Associations announced Charles White as the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis. “After an impressive showing throughout the week,…
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…
CDLs may now be renewed online
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) has been working with the Arizona Department of Transportation make life easier for drivers to renew their CDLs. ATA fought…
CDLs FROM FOUR STATES NO LONGER ACCEPTED AT FEDERAL FACILITIES
On Jan.10, driver's licenses – including commercial driver's licenses – from New Mexico, Missouri, Illinois and Washington state will no longer be compliant with the federal REAL ID Act and…
CBO sees threat to highway trust fund solvency in 2021, $108b deficit by 2026
The Congressional Budget Office, in a new 10-year estimate of Highway Trust Fund spending and revenue, projects the country's principal infrastructure investment stream will run dry in 2021 and unless…
CALL FOR ATA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Chairman Bart Wilson (On Time Express, Inc.) and the Board of Directors have called Arizona Trucking Association’s annual membership meeting for 2 PM Thursday, October. 1, at the Westin La…
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…
BREAKING: Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Rule
Earlier today, Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the changes to the so-called “white collar” overtime…
Be wary of increased cargo theft activity around Christmas, New Year’s
CCJ Staff | December 19, 2018 Cargo theft recording firm SensiGuard is warning truck drivers, trucking companies and shippers/receivers about increased cargo theft activity during the Christmas and New…
A[M]TA Responds to Biden Administration Publishing Final Rule on IC Classification
Dear ATA Member: Today the Biden Administration released a final rule on independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which replaces the existing standard that ATA worked to…
A[m]TA Backs Major Conclusions from Study of CSA Effectiveness
ATA Backs Major Conclusions from Study of CSA Effectiveness National Academies of Science Report Validates Industry Concerns Arlington, Va. – American Trucking Associations officials said today they are pleased to…
AzTA Announces Jerry Moyes Tribute Dinner on October 21st
Phoenix, AZ - Today, the Arizona Trucking Association Annual Leadership Conference Committee announced that the Friday night dinner will be a tribute to Swift Founder and CEO Jerry Moyes. Moyes,…
Audit says ADOT faces budget shortfall of $62.7 billion and needs solutions
by Curtis Spicer, Cronkite News Service Motorists may need to pay more at the pump, on the roads or at the cash register to meet the funding needs of the…
ATRI: Trucking Industry Congestion Costs Top $63.4 Billion
Arlington, VA - Traffic congestion on the U.S. National Highway System (NHS) added over $63.4 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2015, according to research released today…
ATRI: Trucking Industry Asked to Rank Top Concerns
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2019 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to…
ATRI UPDATES ONLINE IDLING REGULATIONS COMPENDIUM
Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) continues to update and maintain a listing of state and local idling regulations on its website, www.atri-online.org. The listing is provided in…
ATRI Soliciting Trucking Industry Crash Cost Data for New Research
Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry's not-for-profit research organization, today launched a new data collection initiative to create a database of motor carrier crash…
ATRI Research Highlights Issues Related to Truck Driver Screening and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
ATRI RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS ISSUES RELATED TO TRUCK DRIVER SCREENING AND TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the results of its…
ATRI Research Finds Industry’s Operational Costs on the Rise Again
Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the findings of its 2015 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. Using financial data provided…
ATRI Releases Top Industry Issues
The American Transportation Research Institute has come out with its list of the top ten issues for the trucking industry in 2015. This is the eleventh year ATRI has compiled…
ATRI Releases Annual List Of Top Truck Freight Congestion Locations
The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual truck bottleneck report, The 2015 Congestion Impact Analysis of Freight-Significant Highway Locations. Assessing the level of truck-oriented congestion at 250 locations…
ATRI Releases Annual List of Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks
Congestion Chokepoints Hurt Economy, Environment Arlington, VA - The American Transportation Research Institute today released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America. "Trucks move 70%…
ATA’s First 4×4 Freedom Run Huge Success
On April 16, more than 50 members from the Arizona Trucking Association met up for ATA’s First Annual 4x4 Freedom Run (Freedom Run). The Freedom Run took the “Backway to…
ATA TO THANK TRUCKERS BY GIVING AWAY 500 FREE LUNCHES TO TRUCK DRIVERS ON I-10
#thankatrucker #essentialforAZ During this national pandemic, truck drivers continue to do their job by selflessly delivering food, supplies, and medicine throughout Arizona and America. Due to restaurant closures and limited…
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…
ATA President’s Message: Preaching to the Choir
The 2014 election is over and I for one am grateful that Doug Ducey was elected Arizona’s next governor. Doug will be a great governor and great for Arizona. During…
ATA Legislative Update 2/21/2017
Last week marked a milestone at the Arizona Capitol known as crossover week, as it was the last week bills could be heard in their “house of origin” committee[s]. Except…
ATA Introduces 2019-2020 America’s Road Team as Trucking Ambassadors
Arlington, Virginia – Last night, American Trucking Associations announced its new team of 18 professional truck drivers to the 2019-2020 class of America’s Road Team. The drivers will immediately begin…
ATA Hires Karen Nesta as Membership and Events Coordinator
Please welcome the newest member of the Arizona Trucking Association staff, Karen Nesta as ATA’s Membership and Events Coordinator. Karen will be taking over the rolls and responsibility for Nancy…
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…
ATA Continues to Lead the Effort to Include Denham FAAAA Amendment in Conferenced Highway Bill
On Thursday, the attached updated American Trucking Asssociations-led coalition letter was communicated to House and Senate Conferees in support of the final reconciled highway bill retaining Section 1446 of the…
ATA Congratulates Elaine Chao on Confirmation as Transportation Secretary
Industry Group Looks Forward to Quickly Working on Important Trucking Issues Arlington, Va. – Today, leaders at the American Trucking Associations congratulated Elaine Chao on being confirmed as the 18th…
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…
ATA Calls on HHS to Set Hair Testing Standards
Guidelines for Use of Hair Samples Could Improve Mandatory Driver Drug Screenings Arlington, Va. – Yesterday, in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, American Trucking Associations…
ATA Awards Ms. Karen Rasmussen Pioneer Award
At the October 2016 Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference in Tucson, the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) awarded Karen Rasmussen, President and CEO, HELP Inc., its prestigious Pioneer Award. When the…
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…
ATA announces Glen Huddleston as new Safety Consultant
Glen Huddleston Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is excited to announce that Mr. Glen Huddleston will take over as Safety Consultant starting immediately. Glen replaces Mr. Bernie…
Arizona’s Inland Kenworth U.S. win prestigious ‘Kenworth Gold Award’
NEWS RELEASE Kenworth Recognizes Leading Dealers for 2020 Achievements, Customers Support Efforts To Maximize Uptime Kenworth Sales Company Honored with 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb.…
Arizona’s Eric Ramsdell wins 1st place at the 2015 National Truck Driving Grand Championships
Congratulations to Eric Ramsdell, Walmart Transportation, Buckeye, AZ for winning 1st place in the 5-Axle class this year at the National Truck Driving and Step Van Competition hosted by the…
Arizona’s 2021 TDC Canceled
Dear Arizona Trucking Association Members: I am writing to let you know that the Arizona Trucking Association Truck Driving Championship, which was scheduled for April 17, 2021, has been canceled.…
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…
Arizona Trucking Association’s 2024 Legislative Recap
The Legislature adjourned on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 9:55 PM. ATA tracked 96 bills on your behalf and monitored many more. I am proud to report that we successfully…
Arizona Trucking Association’s Year in Review 2021
Please check out ATA's 2021 Year in Review Annual Report.
Arizona Trucking Association Foundation Announces New Board of Directors for 2023-2025
Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association Foundation (ATA Foundation) is pleased to announce the election results for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2025 term. The newly elected board,…
Arizona Trucking Association Elects 2023-2025 Officers and Directors-at-Large at Annual Meeting
Tucson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is pleased to announce the election of new officers and directors-at-large at its Annual Meeting, which was held on October 2, 2023,…
Arizona Trucking Association Bills Advance with Bipartisan Support
Yesterday, two priority bills successfully passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, reflecting strong bipartisan support. HB2461: duty of care; leased vehicles - House Bill 2461, passing unanimously (11-0), focuses…
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,…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2019 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Phoenix, AZ – On April 13, 2019 the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 175 drivers participated in this year‘s event,…
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…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2017 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Phoenix, AZ – On April 22, 2017, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 185 drivers participated in this year‘s event.…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2016 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Phoenix, AZ – On April 16, 2016, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. 165 drivers participated in this year‘s event. Many…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces the 2021 Virtual Truck Driving Championship / Battle of the State Winners
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association would like to congratulate the winners of this weekend’s Arizona Virtual Truck Driving Championship (TDC). The top ten finalist now move on to…
Arizona Trucking Association announces opposition to “Regulation & Taxation of Marijuana Act” ballot initiative
Proposition puts motorists in danger by creating a safe haven for drugged drivers Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association today announced its opposition to the “Regulation & Taxation of…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Legislative Endorsements for 2018
For Immediate Release Arizona Trucking Association Announces Legislative Endorsements for 2018 Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association Political Action Committee is proud to announce its first round of legislative…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces 2022 Fleet Safety Award Winners
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the highly anticipated Fleet Safety Awards, presented during the ATA Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott Starr Pass…
Arizona Trucking Association Announces 2019 Safety Award Winners
Tolleson, AZ – Today, the Arizona Trucking Association announced the Fleet and Safety Awards for 2019.The safety awards honor our dedicated professional drivers, our safest fleets, and the individuals —…
Arizona Truck Drivers Gearing up for Industry’s Top Prize
ATA Welcomes State Champs to Orlando for National Truck Driving Championships Next week, American Trucking Associations is set to welcome more than 420 of the trucking industry's top professional truck…
Arizona Republic: Highway bill gives millions more to Arizona, paves way for Interstate 11
WASHINGTON – Arizona will receive an additional $380 million in federal highway and transit funds over the next five years under legislation passed by Congress on Thursday. The funding is considered…
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…
Arizona Department of Public Safety Recognized by National Trucking Industry Research Organization for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Effectiveness
Phoenix, AZ – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has just released the update to its renowned Crash Predictor Model, which statistically quantifies the…
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…
AmTA Pleased by Release of Electronic Logging Device Rule
Technology Mandate Will Improve Industry’s Safety and Efficiency Arlington, Va. – Leaders of the American Trucking Associations hailed today’s release of a rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices…
American Trucking Associations: New Poll Shows Public Supports Federal Infrastructure Investment
Majority of Americans Believe a Tax Increase is Necessary to Repair Roads Philadelphia – A new national poll released today found strong support for federal investment in highway infrastructure. The…
American Trucking Associations Announces 2017-2018 America’s Road Team
Professional Truck Drivers Named to Industry’s Elite Team of Ambassadors Arlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations named 20 professional drivers to the 2017-2018 America’s Road Team, an elite group…
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…
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…
ADOT: South Mountain Freeway to be constructed as public-private partnership
Development team selected; Construction to start next summer on largest highway project in state history PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has selected a preferred developer for the Loop…
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…
ADOT: Environmental stewardship key in preparing path for South Mountain Freeway
ADOT conducts field investigations at sites with cultural, historic significance PHOENIX – Along the 22-mile corridor where the South Mountain Freeway will be built over the next few years, archaeologists…
ADOT: Cross-border traffic on the rise between Arizona and Mexico
Jobs, economic development benefit from traffic increase PHOENIX – Nearly 8,000 more trucks, 400,000 more passenger vehicles and 900,000 more people entering the U.S. in 2015 through Arizona’s international ports…
ADOT: Beware of fraudulent ‘DMV’ websites and misleading advertising
ServiceArizona.com is the only official website for Arizona motor vehicle services PHOENIX – Many motor vehicle services can be performed online nowadays. Unfortunately, scam artists, misrepresenting themselves as official…
ADOT: Arizonans can now renew driver licenses online
February 25, 2021 PHOENIX – Renewing a standard Arizona driver license and a commercial driver license can now be completed with a few clicks on a website. As Governor Doug…
ADOT to host Jan. 31 public hearing in Nogales on State Route 189 improvements
Public input is essential to project’s Environmental Assessment NOGALES – The next stage of a project to improve State Route 189, the 3.75-mile highway connecting the Mariposa Port of Entry…
ADOT studying possibility of toll road for I-10 alternative
By Amanda Goodman AZFamily.com No one likes to sit in traffic, but would you be willing to pay to avoid it? Well, you might get that chance. The Arizona Department…
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…
ADOT News: Water line repairs require portable facilities this week at Sunset Point
Water line repairs require portable facilities this week at Sunset Point Restrooms closed April 1-3, with portable toilets, handwashing available PHOENIX – Urgently needed repairs to the main water line…
ADOT FAST ACT Memo Regarding Milk Products
On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or “FAST Act.” ADOT is in the process of reviewing the FAST Act and is…
ADOT alerts trucking companies about possible scam
ADOT alerts trucking companies to possible scam by individual impersonating police officer Call ADOT’s Enforcement and Compliance Division if you observe suspicious behavior PHOENIX – Trucking companies should be on…
ACTION REQUESTED: Charitable Giving Survey
January 24, 2017 Dear ATA [Federation] Members: As President Trump begins his first week in office and a new Congress is hard at work, we would like to educate our…
420 Professional Truck Drivers Head to National Truck Driving Championships
Arlington, Va. — 420 professional truck drivers will arrive in St. Louis today to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships at America’s Center Convention Complex & Edward Jones Dome…
3-16-2016 Legislative Update
SB1381 WINE; DIRECT SHIPMENT Issue: Compromise between the wholesalers and the direct wine people created new reporting requirements and severe civil penalties for common carriers that deliver wine directly to…
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…
2018-2019 Arizona Trucking Magazine (formerly known as Yearbook)
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2017 6th Annual SuperTech Competition Information
When: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Where: Universal Technical Institute, Avondale Campus Arizona State 6th Annual SuperTech Competition registration is now open. Click here for registration application Click here for 2017…
2016 ATA Membership Milestones
Below are ATA members celebrating a “membership milestone” in 2016. Listed are the company names and their join date. Please reach out and congratulate these members for their dedication to…
2015 Annual Membership Meeting Agenda
2015 Annual Membership Meeting 2:00-4:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2015 Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, Tucson, AZ A G E N D A* I. Welcome & Introductions Bart Wilson,…
“Arizona Trucking Association Printing Co-op” Announced as New Endorsed Program
ATA has launched a new state-wide member benefit program called the "Arizona Trucking Association Printing Co-op.” The program offers custom printing at 10-20% savings through the power of group buying.…