Arizona Department of Public Safety Recognized by National Trucking Industry Research Organization for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Effectiveness
Tolleson, AZ – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, has just released the update to its Crash Predictor Model, which statistically quantifies the likelihood of future crash involvement based on specific truck driving behaviors (e.g. prior crashes, violations and convictions). ATRI’s research draws on data from over 580,000 U.S. […]
ATA Celebrates America’s Truck Drivers
Washington – American Trucking Associations leaders, on behalf of the association and the industry, are celebrating and thanking the nation’s truck drivers this week as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. “Every day, our country’s 3.7 million truck drivers deliver America’s freight safely, securely and efficiently – they are the glue that keeps our economy […]
Member News: Commercial Truck Parking (75th Ave and Van Buren St)
Adis Danan of Joyride Logistics LLC asked ATA to share the following information: NRS Enterprises Inc. provides secure and affordable truck parking for owner-operators and carriers. Our facilities are conveniently located near major highways and rest areas, readily available for all.commercial truck parking at 7420 W Van Buren St., Phoenix AZ 85043. Learn more at: […]
New Oversize and Overweight Special Permit Rules go into effect on July 8, 2022
ADOT’s current Oversize and Overweight Special Permit rules are available in Title 17, Arizona Administrative Code, Chapter 6 (link is external). The last rulemaking package was completed rules on August 16, 2013. Since that rulemaking several rules have been further clarified by making minor technical corrections that may provide additional regulatory relief for some of the […]
ADOT: New signs restrict heavy vehicle truck traffic to right lane on I-10 between Phoenix, Casa Grande
Interim safety measure in place until upcoming widening project improves I-10 PHOENIX – To promote safety on a 20-mile segment of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande, the Arizona Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety is installing new signage that will restrict heavy vehicle truck traffic on this busy […]
Governor Ducey Delivers On Promise to “Finish The Job” To Expand I-10
PHOENIX — Commuters, vacationers and commerce will see a smoother drive between Phoenix and Tucson, as Arizona invests $400 million to widen Interstate 10, delivering on a promise by Governor Doug Ducey in this year’s State of the State Address. “In the State of the State, we promised that we would invest more dollars to […]
W.W. Williams Promotes Michael Clinkingbeard to General Sales Manager of the Southwest Division
Phoenix, Arizona – (May 4, 2022) – The W.W. Williams Company, LLC., one of the nation’s largest industrial distribution, service, and repair companies, has recently promoted Michael Clinkingbeard to the position of General Sales Manager of the Southwest division. Mike started his career with W.W. Williams in 1983, advancing quickly through his career, moving his way up […]
Nominations for Safety Awards Open
Awards nominations are open for 2021 Fleet Safety Award, Driver of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Download and submit your Safety Award Nomination Forms today! 2021 Fleet Safety Award 2021 Safety Professional of the Year 2021 […]
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2022 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Phoenix, AZ – On April 9, 2022 the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 106 drivers participated in this year‘s event, many of which have millions of miles of accident free driving. Participants are tested in three different areas: A written exam that tests drivers’ knowledge […]
Trucking Industry: Increase Domestic Energy Production Now
Energy crisis threatens to compound supply chain crisis, says ATA Arlington, Virginia – The American Trucking Associations is calling on the Biden Administration to take immediate steps to boost domestic energy production. In a letter sent this afternoon to the White House, ATA outlined specific actions the U.S. can take to provide relief at the pump for motor […]