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 becomes effective on August 3, 2018. This bill changes the definition in Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 28-5201(1)(A) of an intrastate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in […]
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 weave around traffic cones, tennis balls, and other tightly-placed obstacles like the longtime professional trucker she is. Now Daly, from Avondale, Arizona, has yet another […]
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 plan to give teachers a raise and increase school funding. He has declared they can do it with “no tax increase.” But the governor’s budget does rely on […]
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 Bill 2166, Gov. Doug Ducey violated his “no tax increase” pledge. The bill authorizes the director of the Arizona Department of Transportation to impose a […]
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 Stadium. Over 146 drivers participated in this year‘s event. Many of which have millions of miles of accident free driving. Participants are tested in three […]
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 would impact the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program, which requires fleets to annually smoke test their California registered trucks, and the roadside inspection program, which randomly […]
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 weight exemption for natural gas powered trucks. The exemption allows a weight increase based on the difference between the combined weight of the fueling system […]
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 transportation services has increased competition for increasingly scarce drivers. “This latest survey, which includes data from more than 100,000 drivers, shows that fleets are reacting […]
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 Help Inc., are proud to announce a new partnership to help rescue victims of human trafficking. 25,000 rescue stickers will be placed on semi-trucks throughout […]
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 securing a process known as apportionment, in which all trucks are permanently licensed in Arizona and all states and provinces receive their fair share of […]