ADOT: New signs restrict heavy vehicle truck traffic to right lane on I-10 between Phoenix, Casa Grande
Interim safety measure in place until upcoming widening project improves I-10 PHOENIX – To promote safety on a 20-mile segment of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande, the Arizona Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety is installing new signage that will restrict heavy vehicle truck traffic on this busy […]
Governor Ducey Delivers On Promise to “Finish The Job” To Expand I-10
PHOENIX — Commuters, vacationers and commerce will see a smoother drive between Phoenix and Tucson, as Arizona invests $400 million to widen Interstate 10, delivering on a promise by Governor Doug Ducey in this year’s State of the State Address. “In the State of the State, we promised that we would invest more dollars to […]
Nominations for Safety Awards Open
Awards nominations are open for 2021 Fleet Safety Award, Driver of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Download and submit your Safety Award Nomination Forms today! 2021 Fleet Safety Award 2021 Safety Professional of the Year 2021 […]
Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2022 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Phoenix, AZ – On April 9, 2022 the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 106 drivers participated in this year‘s event, many of which have millions of miles of accident free driving. Participants are tested in three different areas: A written exam that tests drivers’ knowledge […]
Truckers Launch Ad Campaign: “Distracted driving is deadly, period!”
Distracted Driving Safety Campaign Launched by the Arizona Trucking Association Foundation Phoenix, AZ – As the ad states, “Distracted driving is deadly, period!” Yet every day the professional men and women of the trucking industry see the dangers of distracted driving on Arizona’s roads. Distracted driving puts people’s lives and families at risk. That is […]
Governor Ducey, Arizona Department Of Transportation Ease Burden On Commercial Drivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2021 State Action Will Address Nationwide Supply Chain Crisis During Holidays PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Transportation are safely easing the process for obtaining a Commercial Driver License in an effort to alleviate stress on the transportation system and help address the nationwide supply chain crisis. The Governor’s […]
ADOT MEMO: Entry-Level Driver Training requirements
Dear ATA Members: Please see the memo below from the Arizona Department of Transportation about the Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements rule.
Arizona Trucking Association Announces the 2021 Virtual Truck Driving Championship / Battle of the State Winners
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association would like to congratulate the winners of this weekend’s Arizona Virtual Truck Driving Championship (TDC). The top ten finalist now move on to the national Battle of the States where they will compete against other state virtual truck driving champions on August 14, 2021. The top ten finishers […]
Calling Arizona’s Safest Professional Drivers!
The safest professional truck drivers are gearing up for this year’s Battle of the States. Will you represent Arizona? This year’s state-level virtual knowledge competition will be held on July 31 by the Arizona Trucking Association. Trivia contests will be based on Facts for Drivers, federal and state laws, state trucking history and culture. Whatís more, our top […]
ATA announces Glen Huddleston as new Safety Consultant
Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is excited to announce that Mr. Glen Huddleston will take over as Safety Consultant starting immediately. Glen replaces Mr. Bernie Gazdzik who is stepping back from his role at ATA. Bernie has served as Safety Consultant since 2011. Bernie will continue to instruct Certified Escort Vehicle Driver […]