Governor Ducey Signs Law Changing the Definition of an Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicle
Governor Ducey Signs Law Changing the Definition of an Intrastate Commercial Motor Vehicle On May 16, 2018, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2455 (HB2455) into law. The new law becomes effective on August 3, 2018. This bill changes the definition in Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 28-5201(1)(A) of an intrastate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in […]
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2018 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2018 Arizona Truck Driving Championship On April 14, 2018, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 146 drivers participated in this year‘s event. Many of which have millions of miles of accident free driving. Participants are tested in three […]
Natural Gas Vehicle Weight Exemption Now Mandatory for States
Natural Gas Vehicle Weight Exemption Now Mandatory for States American Trucking Association Dispatch – Tuesday, April 10, 2018 On April 6, the Federal Highway Administration issued new guidance on a weight exemption for natural gas powered trucks. The exemption allows a weight increase based on the difference between the combined weight of the fueling system […]
GOHS Grant Helps Educate Driving Public About Sharing the Road with Large Trucks
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Transportation Education Foundation (ATEF) is proud to announce the completion of a $24,415 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for FY201. The grant allows ATEF to continue its mission to advocate for highway safety through its highly acclaimed “Share the Road” and “Teens and Trucks” programs. Specifically, […]
AG Brnovich Teams Up with Truckers to Save Victims of Human Trafficking
For Immediate Release: AG Brnovich Teams Up with Truckers to Save Victims of Human Trafficking PHOENIX – Attorney General Mark Brnovich, Truckers Against Trafficking, the Arizona Trucking Association, Albertsons, and Help Inc., are proud to announce a new partnership to help rescue victims of human trafficking. 25,000 rescue stickers will be placed on semi-trucks throughout […]
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 […]
ATA Serves up Safe Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Travel
ATA Serves up Safe Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Travel Share the Road Safety Program Releases Instructional Video Ahead of Holidays Arlington, Virginia – Today, American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Share the Road highway safety program provide tips for safe driving ahead of Thanksgiving weekend. “The high volume of travelers for Thanksgiving amplifies the importance of […]
Help Build One of the Industry’s Most Important Reports — The Driver Compensation Study
Help Build One of the Industry’s Most Important Reports — The Driver Compensation Study American Trucking Associations invites all for-hire and private motor carriers to take part in its Driver Compensation Study. The first of its kind since 2014, the survey’s purpose is to provide accurate information on the trucking industry’s largest expense – driver […]
New ATRI Research Provides Clear Guidance on Infrastructure Investment
New ATRI Research Provides Clear Guidance on Infrastructure Investment Phoenix, AZ – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released its assessment of the nation’s transportation investment options. The report entitled A Framework for Infrastructure Funding concludes that the only meaningful mechanism for attaining the administration’s vision for a large-scale infrastructure program is through a […]