ATA Cheers Federal Court Decision Blocking Discriminatory Rhode Island Toll Scheme
Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations hailed a decision by the U.S. District Court ruling Rhode Island’s predatory truck-only tolling plan RhodeWorks unconstitutional. “We told Rhode Island’s leaders from the start that their crazy scheme was not only discriminatory, but illegal,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “We’re pleased the court agreed. To […]
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 […]
Membership Matters
The following email was sent by American Trucking Associations (AmTA) President and CEO, Chris Spear. As you are aware, the AmTA was at the tip of the spear fighting against the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate. The American Trucking Associations federation was able to successfully challenge the mandate at the Supreme Court and secured a huge […]
Governor Ducey, Arizona Department Of Transportation Ease Burden On Commercial Drivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2021 State Action Will Address Nationwide Supply Chain Crisis During Holidays PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Transportation are safely easing the process for obtaining a Commercial Driver License in an effort to alleviate stress on the transportation system and help address the nationwide supply chain crisis. The Governor’s […]
USDOT Releases State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
U.S. Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 11/18/2021 04:23 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2021Contact: PressOffice@dot.gov USDOT Releases State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation released state-by-state fact sheets that highlight how the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver for communities across the […]
ADOT MEMO: Entry-Level Driver Training requirements
Dear ATA Members: Please see the memo below from the Arizona Department of Transportation about the Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements rule.
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 […]
Subject: Regional Emergency Declaration
ATA Members: Below, please find a memo from the Department of Public Safety regarding the FMCSA’s Regional Emergency Declarations providing relief to those affected by the recent severe winter storms. In short, it says that vehicles in Arizona are exempt from 49 CFR Parts 390 through 399 if they are providing direct relief for those […]