Arizona Trucking Association Announces its 2016 All-Stars
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce its 2016 Industry All-Stars. The Arizona Trucking Association would like to recognize Senator Debbie Lesko and Senator Warren Petersen (formerly Representative Petersen) as Outstanding Legislators of the Year for 2016 for their efforts in supporting the Arizona trucking industry. “Arizona is fortunate to […]
ADOT to host Jan. 31 public hearing in Nogales on State Route 189 improvements
Public input is essential to project’s Environmental Assessment NOGALES – The next stage of a project to improve State Route 189, the 3.75-mile highway connecting the Mariposa Port of Entry with Interstate 19, begins with a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 31, for the community to review and comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment. Public input […]
FMCSA Federal Register Notice regarding the Unified Registration System
Dear Members: FMCSA issued a notice announcing the suspension of the Unified Registration System (URS). During this suspension, entities needing to file will follow the same procedures and forms used to submit information to FMCSA as they do today. The URS 1 final rule was issued to improve the registration process for motor carriers, property […]
2016 ATA Membership Milestones
Below are ATA members celebrating a “membership milestone” in 2016. Listed are the company names and their join date. Please reach out and congratulate these members for their dedication to the transportation industry. New Members All Covered, 1/11/16 Allied Energy, 1/15/16 All City Towing, 2/2/16 Crossroads Equipment Lease & Finance, LLC, 2/23/16 Valley Rain Construction […]
ADOT looks ahead to Phoenix-area freeway projects in 2017
Opening south half of I-10/Loop 303 interchange among expected milestones PHOENIX – With Valley drivers benefiting from several freeway improvement projects completed during 2016, including the widening of Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) in the Scottsdale area, the Arizona Department of Transportation is poised to start or complete several […]
Arizona Launches VW Settlement Fund Information Website
PHOENIX — The Office of Grants and Federal Resources at the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) has launched an information page for interested organizations and citizens concerning the recent settlements with German automaker Volkswagen AG (VW). The website, https://vwsettlement.az.gov/, will serve as a resource for the public and will include timelines, updates and dates of stakeholder […]
ATA Hires Karen Nesta as Membership and Events Coordinator
Please welcome the newest member of the Arizona Trucking Association staff, Karen Nesta as ATA’s Membership and Events Coordinator. Karen will be taking over the rolls and responsibility for Nancy Nelson. Nancy moved to Wyoming to be closer to her son and grandchildren in late October after more than nine years of service to the […]
American Trucking Associations Hails Creation of National Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Long-Awaited Rule Will Help Industry Keep Drug and Alcohol Users Off the Road Arlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations (ATA) welcomed an announcement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that the agency has created a national clearinghouse for commercial drivers’ drug and alcohol test results. “ATA and its members are committed to safety,” […]
FMCSA Establishes National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers
Friday, December 2, 2016 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule that establishes a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse for commercial truck and bus drivers. The clearinghouse database will serve as a central repository containing records of violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol […]
Trump Taps Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to Lead DOT (Transport Topics)
Former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to run the Department of Transportation under his watch. The Trump transition team made the announcement Nov. 29. If confirmed by the Senate, Chao would succeed Anthony Foxx. As DOT chief, Chao would be the point person driving the next administration’s massive […]