ATRI Releases Top Industry Issues
The American Transportation Research Institute has come out with its list of the top ten issues for the trucking industry in 2015. This is the eleventh year ATRI has compiled such a list, which it derives from a survey of hundreds of motor carriers throughout the U.S. To us, the items on this year’s list […]
ADOT Update – Paving work scheduled on westbound I-10 remainder of the week
Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 10 east of Tucson will encounter travel restrictions the remainder of this week while the Arizona Department of Transportation continues paving operations. Westbound I-10 will be reduced to one lane west of the Mescal Road/J-Six Ranch traffic interchange (Exit 297) daily from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 18) […]
US 60 east of Superior to close briefly for blasting operations Nov. 17 and 19
Passing-lane project continues with four 90-minute closures next week; ADOT urges motorists to plan ahead or allow extra travel time Motorists traveling along US 60 between Phoenix and Globe next week need to plan ahead or allow extra time as the Arizona Department of Transportation continues blasting work as part of an improvement project to […]
UPDATE: Paving operations on I-10 east of Tucson temporarily cancelled
The Arizona Department of Transportation has cancelled paving operations on Interstate 10 between Tucson and Benson for the remainder of this week. Associated work that had been scheduled on eastbound I-10 near Marsh Station Road this afternoon will be done overnight, starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 11) and continuing until 2 a.m. Thursday (Nov. […]
US 60 east of Superior to close briefly for blasting operations Nov. 3-5
ADOT for immediate Release: Oct. 29, 2015 – US 60 east of Superior to close briefly for blasting operations Nov. 3-5 Passing-lane project continues with three 90-minute closures next week; ADOT urges motorists to plan ahead or allow extra travel time Motorists traveling along US 60 between Phoenix and Globe next week need to plan […]
Truckload Carriers Association Urges Congress to Say No to Longer Trucks
(Alexandria, Virginia) On the eve of a key vote, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is urging members of Congress to oppose legislation that would force motorists to share the roads with 91-foot-long trucks, saying bigger trucks harm many trucking companies and their drivers. In a letter, TCA’s Chairman, Keith Tuttle and TCA’s Highway Policy Committee […]
American Trucking Associations: New Poll Shows Public Supports Federal Infrastructure Investment
Majority of Americans Believe a Tax Increase is Necessary to Repair Roads Philadelphia – A new national poll released today found strong support for federal investment in highway infrastructure. The poll, the second commissioned by American Trucking Associations, was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies between August 30 and September 1, surveyed 800 registered voters on […]
Highway Safety 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 $40,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for FY2015. 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, […]
Join ATA for NTDAW Annual Health Fair Event
Please join the Arizona Trucking Association for the National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Health Fair on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 3:00 – 7:00 PMTA/Petro in Eloy, AZ. ATA will have the Share the Road trailer on display, DPS will have their DART Van (Driver Awareness Regulation Training) where drivers can ask any and all […]
420 Professional Truck Drivers Head to National Truck Driving Championships
Arlington, Va. — 420 professional truck drivers will arrive in St. Louis today to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships at America’s Center Convention Complex & Edward Jones Dome Center. These elite drivers earned their way to compete in the “Superbowl of Safety” after winning their title earlier this summer at the state level. […]