Proposed Arizona Budget includes over $320 million in “one-time” infrastructure projects
The draft Arizona Budget includes over $320 million in one time infrastructure projects from the state General Fund. These projects are above and beyond projects already being paid for by highway use funds. While there is not a final deal regarding the budget, it is likely these projects will remain intact. They include: $50 MILLION […]
ATA announces Glen Huddleston as new Safety Consultant
Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is excited to announce that Mr. Glen Huddleston will take over as Safety Consultant starting immediately. Glen replaces Mr. Bernie Gazdzik who is stepping back from his role at ATA. Bernie has served as Safety Consultant since 2011. Bernie will continue to instruct Certified Escort Vehicle Driver […]
ATA’s First 4×4 Freedom Run Huge Success
On April 16, more than 50 members from the Arizona Trucking Association met up for ATA’s First Annual 4×4 Freedom Run (Freedom Run). The Freedom Run took the “Backway to Crown King” trail from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, Arizona. The Backway to Crown King is one of Arizona’s most iconic OHV/off-road trails. Participants were […]
CDLs may now be renewed online
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) has been working with the Arizona Department of Transportation make life easier for drivers to renew their CDLs. ATA fought to have to have ADOT allow CDL renewals online. In response to our request, ADOT fast tracked the programming of the drivers license system to […]
The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit National Tour Will Make a Stop at ATA
This unique museum on wheels is free to the community and helps honor local veterans. Tolleson, AZ — Wreaths Across America (WAA) in Tolleson is proud to announce a local stop for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) national tour. The MEE started its tour at the WAA Headquarters in Maine and will be in […]
Trucking Industry Applauds Introduction of DRIVE Safe Act
By the American Trucking Associations Bipartisan bill aims to bolster trucking workforce, enhance safety training and technology standards Arlington, VA — Today, American Trucking Associations applauded the introduction of the DRIVE Safe Act in both the U.S. House and Senate by a group of bipartisan legislators. The legislation addresses the economy’s growing shortage of professional truck […]
Women’s History Month: Frances H. McClelland, Shamrock Foods
Frances Helen McClelland’s extraordinary life is remembered for her integrity, humor, generosity and strong will. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on August 4, 1923, and was the first child of W.T. and Winifred McClelland. Her Irish immigrant parents taught her the values of hard work and honesty. At a young age, Frances was stricken […]
UPS Arizona Circle of Honor drivers
Tips from the pros With more than 83 years of safe driving under their belts, these women have a unique perspective on avoiding at-risk behaviors and what the everyday nonprofessional drivers can do to protect themselves and others on the roadways. Their tips align with the Arizona Trucking Association’s top ten tips for sharing the […]
Ninth Circuit Affirms FMCSA Order Preempting California Meal and Rest Breaks
By American Trucking Associations Litigation Center On January 15, 2021, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed FMCSA’s grant of ATA’s petition seeking a determination that California’s meal and rest break rules are preempted as applied to commercial drivers subject to federal hours-of-service regulations. After FMCSA issued its preemption determination in December 2018, the Teamsters, the California Labor Commissioner, and individual […]
Arizona’s Inland Kenworth U.S. win prestigious ‘Kenworth Gold Award’
NEWS RELEASE Kenworth Recognizes Leading Dealers for 2020 Achievements, Customers Support Efforts To Maximize Uptime Kenworth Sales Company Honored with 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 26, 2021 – Kenworth Sales Company received the prestigious 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer […]