Observations on the Transportation System in Maricopa County
By Eric Anderson Transportation Director, MAG Arizona Transit Association Maricopa County was again the fastest growing county in the United States adding over 81,000 people to the population in 2018. Since 2010, the population of the county has increased by almost one-half million people reaching a population of 4.4 million. The population growth in Maricopa […]
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2019 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Phoenix, AZ – On April 13, 2019 the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 175 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 […]
2018-2019 Arizona Trucking Magazine (formerly known as Yearbook)
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MAG PRESS RELEASE: Your Vision = Our Future
MAG Launches 10-Minute Survey to Plan the Region’s Transportation Future PHOENIX (March 5, 2019)—Seeing red from your daily commute? Whether it’s red taillights or the red haze of frustration, 10 minutes is all it takes to tell us how we can improve your daily commute. The answers will help plan the […]
ATA Introduces 2019-2020 America’s Road Team as Trucking Ambassadors
Arlington, Virginia – Last night, American Trucking Associations announced its new team of 18 professional truck drivers to the 2019-2020 class of America’s Road Team. The drivers will immediately begin their service as the premier group of trucking industry ambassadors to the general public, elected officials and members of the media. “These drivers represent […]
I-10 weekend, overnight closures ramping up for South Mountain Freeway
As the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway interchange with Interstate 10 emerges in west Phoenix, construction of the remaining ramps will require several weekend and overnight closures of I-10 during the first half of 2019, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. While there have been many weekend and overnight traffic restrictions on I-10 since […]
Be wary of increased cargo theft activity around Christmas, New Year’s
CCJ Staff | December 19, 2018 Cargo theft recording firm SensiGuard is warning truck drivers, trucking companies and shippers/receivers about increased cargo theft activity during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period. The firm says the winter holiday shipping season has historically been one of the most dangerous times for cargo theft. This year, […]
TruckPay, The Uber Of Earth-Moving And Material Supply
TruckPay – The First Mobile Platform To Be Awarded Permission To Operate In Arizona To Replace Paper Haul-Sheets, Bills Of Lading, And Tickets For The Aggregates Industry TENAFLY, N.J., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — ADOT, in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, DPS, have granted permission, as part of a pilot program, for aggregate haulers […]
Neighborhood Meeting Southwest Freight Subarea Project Assessment
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 | 5:30 – 7:00PM City of Tolleson Parks and Recreation Center Conference Room 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ 85353 The Maricopa Association of Governments is conducting the Southwest Freight Subarea Project Assessment in partnership with the City of Phoenix, City of Tolleson, City of Avondale, Arizona Department of Transportation, […]
Mike Yadon Receives Trucking Federation’s Prestigious Halladay Award
ATA’s Trucking Associations Executive Council Honors Longtime Trucking Advocate Arlington, Virginia – Today, American Trucking Associations announced the Trucking Associations Executive Council recognized Mike Yadon of FedEx Corporation with the J.R. “Bob” Halladay Award. “Mike has worked incredibly hard during his tenure at FedEx to support state trucking associations from coast to coast,” said TAEC […]