In Memory of Pat Crahan, 1928-2017
In Memory of Pat Crahan, 1928-2017 PHOENIX—Pat Crahan, a 54-year U-Haul Team member, passed away on December 31st. He was 89 years old. Perhaps Crahan’s crowning achievement with U-Haul was securing a process known as apportionment, in which all trucks are permanently licensed in Arizona and all states and provinces receive their fair share of […]
Truck Parking Survey: ADOT requests companies and drivers fill out its truck parking survey
ADOT requests companies and drivers to fill out the truck parking survey below The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is undertaking a study of truck parking problems in Arizona and needs your input. The study will propose a set of policies and projects intended to improve parking in Arizona. ADOT’s consultant, CPCS Transcom, is collecting […]
CSVA UPDATE: ELD Mandate Goes into Effect; Inspectors Begin Documenting ELD Violations
Greenbelt, Maryland (Dec. 18, 2017) – Starting today, Dec. 18, 2017, in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) congressionally mandated electronic logging device (ELD) compliance deadline, inspectors and roadside enforcement personnel throughout the United States will begin documenting ELD violations on roadside inspection reports and, at the jurisdiction’s discretion, may issue citations […]
Warning: Using ELDs for IRP & IFTA Records? BE CAREFUL!
Going to Use ELDs for IRP & IFTA Records? BE CAREFUL! In some six weeks, on December 18, 2017, federal requirements for most interstate motor carriers and their drivers to comply with the hours-of-service rules through the use of electronic logging devices will go into effect. Among other things, a compliant ELD will produce records […]
UCR Registration Delayed Again
UCR Registration Delayed Again At a meeting by telephone on October 26, 2017, the board of directors of the Unified Carrier Registration program once again delayed the opening of UCR registration for 2018. As many of our readers will know, UCR registration for a year generally begins on October 1 of the year prior. This […]
Call for ATA’s 2017 Annual Membership Meeting
CALL FOR ATA’S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 2:00 PM Thursday, September 28, 2017 Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock 90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ Chairman Larry Woolson (Roehl Transport) has called the Annual Membership Meeting at the time and place listed above. All members—carriers and allied alike—are encouraged to attend the meeting, which is […]
Hurricane Harvey – Relief Information
Hurricane Harvey – Relief Information Dear Arizona Trucking Industry Members: As you are all aware, millions of Americans are being impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The Arizona Trucking Association will keep you posted with additional information as it becomes available. If you would like to help out by volunteering your service to help those in need, […]
Free ELD Whitepaper by ATA Endorsed Partner J.J. Keller
Switching to ELDs: The Risks of Waiting In this whitepaper we examine the risks involved in waiting too long before starting the transition to electronic logs. The main risk is not being able to get your company from using paper logs to effectively and efficiently using electronic logs before the December 18, 2017, deadline. However, […]
Featured Member: Collin Stewart – Stewart Transport
1995 was an important year for Collin Stewart. First, he got a new dog. Then he got married. After that, he and his wife Laura bought a house. Finally, on November 22nd, to be exact, Collin started Stewart Transport. A risky and exciting year, it’s clear that Collin sees 1995 as a defining milestone in […]
DATE CHANGE – ADOT Roundtable Discussion – Truck Parking
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is studying the issue of short supply of truck parking. ATA is hosting a roundtable discussion with ADOT and carriers to discuss the problems and look at possible solutions. Please have someone from your company join us at the ATA offices on June 27th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM […]