Truckload Carriers Association Urges Congress to Say No to Longer Trucks
(Alexandria, Virginia) On the eve of a key vote, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is urging members of Congress to oppose legislation that would force motorists to share the roads with 91-foot-long trucks, saying bigger trucks harm many trucking companies and their drivers. In a letter, TCA’s Chairman, Keith Tuttle and TCA’s Highway Policy Committee […]
American Trucking Associations: New Poll Shows Public Supports Federal Infrastructure Investment
Majority of Americans Believe a Tax Increase is Necessary to Repair Roads Philadelphia – A new national poll released today found strong support for federal investment in highway infrastructure. The poll, the second commissioned by American Trucking Associations, was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies between August 30 and September 1, surveyed 800 registered voters on […]
US 60 east of Superior to close briefly for blasting operations Oct. 13-15
For Immediate Release: ADOT Oct. 8, 2015 US 60 east of Superior to close briefly for blasting operations Oct. 13-15 Passing-lane project continues with five 90-minute closures next week; ADOT urges motorists to plan ahead or allow extra travel time Motorists traveling along US 60 between Phoenix and Globe next week need […]
Audit says ADOT faces budget shortfall of $62.7 billion and needs solutions
by Curtis Spicer, Cronkite News Service Motorists may need to pay more at the pump, on the roads or at the cash register to meet the funding needs of the Arizona Department of Transportation through 2035, according to a recent state audit. The Office of the Auditor General released an audit on Monday that projects […]
ATRI Research Finds Industry’s Operational Costs on the Rise Again
Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released the findings of its 2015 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. Using financial data provided directly by motor carriers throughout the country, this research documents and analyzes trucking costs from 2008 through 2014 providing motor carriers with a high level […]
ICYMI: ATA’s Tony Bradley discusses the gas tax and transportation funding
Gas Tax Airdate: 2015-09-17 Visit the Web site > Different polling shows either majority support or opposition to increasing the gasoline tax for infrastructure improvements. We’ll have a discussion on the concept of raising the tax with Tony Bradley, president and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association, and Michael Hunter, vice president for state and […]
2015 Annual Membership Meeting Agenda
2015 Annual Membership Meeting 2:00-4:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2015 Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, Tucson, AZ A G E N D A* I. Welcome & Introductions Bart Wilson, Chairman II. Conference Preview/Introduction of Sponsors Mike Barr, Conference Chair CONFERENCE KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Duane Long, 2014-2015 Chairman, American Trucking Associations (Chairman, Longistics, Raleigh, NC) III. […]
CVSA’s Update on Relevant U.S. Regulations:
DOT Issues Update on Significant Rulemakings On September 15, 2015, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published its monthly Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings. The report included the following updates: Safety Fitness Determination Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) – publication is still scheduled for September 30, 2015. CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Final Rule – publication […]
State Laws Newsletter, September 18, 2015
Written and edited by Robert C. Pitcher, American Trucking Associations Check Your VINs for KY – Kentucky is one of the four remaining states that impose a weight-distance tax. In Kentucky’s case, the tax applies only to commercial vehicles weighing 60,000 pounds or more. The state keeps track of vehicles subject to the tax by […]
ADOT: Beware of fraudulent ‘DMV’ websites and misleading advertising
ServiceArizona.com is the only official website for Arizona motor vehicle services PHOENIX – Many motor vehicle services can be performed online nowadays. Unfortunately, scam artists, misrepresenting themselves as official motor vehicle division entities, are using the Internet to take a customer’s money and personal information. The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division wants […]