Advocacy News
Presidents Message
Dear Members, This month marks 13 years for me at the Arizona Trucking Association. It’s been an incredible ride. I am deeply grateful for your friendship, your trust, and your support along the way. Together, we’ve navigated recessions, regulatory battles, supply chain crises, and more legislative curveballs than I can
ATA Secures Major Win for Trucking as Pima County Withdraws Illegal and Ill-advised Ordinance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tolleson, AZ — The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) announced that Pima County has removed its proposed ordinance from the Board of Supervisors’ agenda, marking a significant victory for Arizona’s trucking industry and the principle of lawful, reasonable truck access. The proposed ordinance would have imposed a 75-trip
2025 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?
FMCSA High Alert – New Phishing Fake Email
Dear Media Partners, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests your assistance in amplifying this important message regarding a new phishing fake email. The agency is aware that an email is being sent to registered entities by a party pretending to be FMCSA and requesting that carriers complete forms attached to
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 passed several ATA priority bills and, equally importantly, amended or stopped several pieces of legislation that would have negatively affected
FMCSA Portal users must set up a Login.gov account by Friday
If you have or use an FMCSA Portal account, you must act now to maintain access. How you log on to the FMCSA Portal is changing to ensure enhanced security and compliance with the Federal Mandate for Multifactor Authentication. Starting December 1, 2023, users will access the FMCSA Portal through
CTA Fights Back Against Unrealistic Regulations
A Message from California Trucking Association President and CEO Since the Board authorized CTA staff to secure legal representation to file litigation on CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation, we have been working tirelessly to prepare and fundraise for this vital undertaking. Through a concentrated fundraising campaign that included emailed communications
Arizona Trucking Association Applauds Passage of SB1102 (Proposition 400 Extension)
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) extends its gratitude to the Arizona Legislature for the successful passage of SB1102 (NOW: transportation excise tax; Maricopa county) a momentous piece of transportation funding enabling legislation that will significantly enhance the state’s infrastructure and economy. The ATA acknowledges the unwavering dedication and leadership demonstrated
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