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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, who recently announced his retirement as CEO of Swift Transportation at the end of December, has been instrumental in shaping the trucking industry. In honor […]

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 fan and shareholder. He proudly flew the Packer flag every Sunday. Truly a “Cheeesehead” Being the oldest of 11 children, he began his working career […]

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 the Arizona Department of Transportation preparing to begin construction along the 22-mile corridor, the community can continue providing feedback and seeking information by attending meetings, […]

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 UIIA Motor Carriers ability to interchange Hanjin equipment. Motor Carriers were advised that various facilities are establishing their own guidelines in regards to the handling […]

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, Charles White emerged as the most skilled and knowledgeable truck driver in the country,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “On behalf of the […]

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) 24th annual North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC), the only event dedicated to testing, recognizing and awarding commercial motor vehicle inspector excellence. Each year, CVSA recognizes […]

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 status of owner-operators; and (2) the applicability of Oregon’s statutory exemption from unemployment taxation for owner-operators. All four opinions are favorable for the industry, which […]

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 safety awards are presented to trucking companies that have the lowest accident rates per million miles traveled within Arizona, but who also demonstrate significant community […]

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 Iris Duncan. He and his family were truly men and women of the West. He spent his early years briefly in the Kingman area then […]