ADOT: Arizonans can now renew driver licenses online
February 25, 2021 PHOENIX – Renewing a standard Arizona driver license and a commercial driver license can now be completed with a few clicks on a website. As Governor Doug […]
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. […]
Arizona’s 2021 TDC Canceled
Dear Arizona Trucking Association Members: I am writing to let you know that the Arizona Trucking Association Truck Driving Championship, which was scheduled for April 17, 2021, has been canceled. […]
Letter from American Trucking Associations’ Chris Spear regarding NTDC
Meteor Crater Rest Area closed for renovations
Facilities remain open for truck parking only PHOENIX – The Meteor Crater Rest Area on Interstate 40 between Flagstaff and Winslow in northern Arizona has closed for a nearly $3.5 […]
Governor Ducey Extends [non-CDL] Driver License Expiration Dates and Defers Medical Card Renewals
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order deferring requirements to renew standard driver licenses that have an expiration date between March 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021 by one […]
U.S Department of Transportation Issues Final Rule to Streamline Process for Aspiring Truck and Bus Drivers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule to streamline the process for men and women interested in entering the […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Takes Action to Assist America’s Truckers in the Efficient and Safe Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
Thursday, December 3, 2020 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an extended and expanded national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief […]
Expansion and Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25
Yesterday, FMCSA announced that they have expanded and extended the Emergency Declaration that was set to expire on December 31st. This extension includes the same regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to COVID-19, as included in the September 11th modified and extended declaration. The primary change with this current declaration is the inclusion of vaccine transportation.
Arizona Trucking Association Announces 2019 Safety Award Winners
Tolleson, AZ – Today, the Arizona Trucking Association announced the Fleet and Safety Awards for 2019. The safety awards honor our dedicated professional drivers, our safest fleets, and the individuals […]