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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 highway use funds. While there is not a final deal regarding the budget, it is likely these projects will remain
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 short, it says that vehicles in Arizona are exempt from 49 CFR Parts 390 through 399 if they are
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 year from their original expiration dates. “We are working hard to ensure Arizona’s most vulnerable are kept safe during the
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 trucking workforce. The new rule will allow states to permit a third-party skills test examiner to administer the Commercial Driver’s
U.S. Department of Transportation Takes Action to Assist America’s Truckers in the Efficient and Safe Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
Thursday, December 3, 2020 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an extended and expanded national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting vaccines and emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. “America’s
Expansion and Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25
Yesterday, FMCSA announced that they have expanded and extended the Emergency Declaration that was set to expire on December 31st. This extension includes the same regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to COVID-19, as included in the September 11th modified and extended declaration. The primary change with this current declaration is the inclusion of vaccine transportation.
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 recreational marijuana. “The safety of our drivers and employees is paramount. Proposition 207 is not safe for Arizona’s drivers 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 six month extension from your expiration date only. Meaning if your CLD expired on March 23, 2020, you would have
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 animal; patronizing or operating private businesses…” are exempt from the curfew. Governor Ducey Issues Statewide Declaration Of Emergency, Curfew Beginning