2022 ATA Annual Meeting and Conference Program Booklet
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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 […]
Arizona’s Eric Ramsdell wins 1st place in Flatbed Division at the 2022 National Truck Driving Championships
Congratulations to Eric Ramsdell, Walmart Transportation, Buckeye, AZ for winning 1st place in the Flatbed Division at the 2022 National Truck Driving and Step Van Competition (NTDC) hosted by the American Trucking Associations in Indianapolis, IN. This is Eric’s second NTDC title. In 2015, Ramsdell won a national title in the 5-Axle Division. This year’s […]
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 […]
MEMBER NEWS: Dole Fresh Fruit Awarded Shipper of Choice Award by Fresh Freight
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – May 27, 2022 Fresh Freight LLC, an industry leader in full-service food transportation, has selected Dole Fresh Fruit, a division of Dole Food Company, as the winner of their annual Shipper of Choice Award. The Shipper of Choice Award recognizes partners who consistently operate at an efficient level to combat driver detention, […]
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 […]