ATA Wishes “Team Arizona” the Best of Luck at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships
Phoenix, AZ – August 22, 2024 – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce that nine of Arizona’s finest professional truck drivers will represent the state at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Indianapolis, IN, from August 21-24. Known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” the NTDC showcases the best drivers […]
FMCSA High Alert – New Phishing Fake Email
Dear Media Partners, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests your assistance in amplifying this important message regarding a new phishing fake email. The agency is aware that an email is being sent to registered entities by a party pretending to be FMCSA and requesting that carriers complete forms attached to the email. Those forms ask […]
American Trucking Associations Statement on Introduction of Legislation to Roll Back EPA’s Electric Truck Mandate
Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations released the following statement on the introduction of a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn the unachievable Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions standards set by the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency for heavy-duty vehicles: “The American Trucking Associations opposes EPA’s GHG3 rule in its current form because the post-2030 […]
2024 Arizona Truck Driving Championship Results and Highlights
On April 13, 2024, the Arizona Trucking Association proudly hosted the annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium, featuring a strong turnout of 169 drivers. This year’s participants, many of whom boast millions of miles in accident-free driving, competed across several categories to demonstrate their driving and safety skills. Competition Categories: Written Exam: […]
The Arizona Trucking Association applauds the signing of HB 2461 – Duty of Care for Leased Vehicles.
Yesterday, Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law House Bill 2461, concerning duty of care for leased vehicles. This legislation, sponsored by Representative David Cook (R – District 7), establishes a standard of care for leased vehicles in civil litigation cases. Specifically, the law clarifies that there is no obligation for the owner, lessor, renter, or […]
ATA to Host Annual Truck Driving Championship at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Saturday, April 13
Annual Event Highlights Safety and Professional Driving Skills On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the Arizona Trucking Association will host its 50th annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC). A total of 179 professional truck drivers will participate in their respective classes to determine this year’s top truck drivers in Arizona, many of whom have millions of miles […]
New Report Pegs Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet at $1 Trillion
Washington — Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report from Roland Bergerreleased today by the Clean Freight Coalition. The study forecasts a realistic infrastructure buildout for the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, exposing what the CFC calls a massive investment […]
ATRI Issues Call for Motor Carriers to Participate in Annual Operational Costs Data Collection
Washington, D.C. – The American Transportation Research Institute today issued a request for motor carriers to participate in ATRI’s annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report. ATRI’s Operational Costs of Trucking is one of the most trusted resources in the industry for benchmarking costs and operations. ATRI collects data confidentially from for-hire motor carriers of all sectors, regions, and sizes […]
Arizona Trucking Association Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2024
The Arizona Trucking Association Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of its annual Scholarship Program application window, starting from March 4, 2024. This opportunity, available until May 16, 2024, 3:00 pm CT, is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of member employees’ children and grandchildren. This scholarship initiative reflects the Foundation’s commitment to fostering […]
Important updates [from the American Trucking Associations] on California regulations
Dear American Trucking Association Member: We wanted to update you on two recent and significant announcements out of California regarding pending regulations that affect fleets who operate in the state. 1. Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement Stay Following discussions between the California Trucking Association and the California Air Resources Board, CARB agreed to allow flexibility for fleets in reporting their […]