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 be able to challenge the preventability of the following crash scenarios: When the commercial motor vehicle was struck by a motorist driving under the influence; […]
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 a fundraiser for Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) by Inland Kenworth. As a result, TAT will receive an $89,000 donation, the largest one-time gift in the […]
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 guidance was issued in response to a slight change in how the agency is interpreting the exemption. Traditionally we have interpreted the 150 air mileage […]
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 see that the long-awaited review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety monitoring system substantiated many of the concerns ATA has […]
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 technicians competed in this year’s competition. In addition to a written test, this year’s contestants were tested on their knowledge and understanding in the following […]
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 look at possible solutions. Please have someone from your company join us at the ATA offices on June 27th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM […]
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 and pickups expand this week in Phoenix. Phoenix, June 1, 2017 – UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans for a new package processing hub in Goodyear, […]
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. First, the fuel tax on both gasoline and diesel, which has been 16 cents a gallon for many years, will rise by 2 cents a […]
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 on eastbound Interstate 10 near the California state line will mean delays for most drivers and, after the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a detour for […]
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 study of potential routes for the proposed Sonoran Corridor, which would connect Interstate 19 to Interstate 10 south of Tucson International Airport. It begins with […]