Arizona Trucking Association Announces Winners of the 2017 Arizona Truck Driving Championship
Phoenix, AZ – On April 22, 2017, the Arizona Trucking Association held its annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Over 185 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 […]
Groendyke Transport Wins Record 7th National Safety Award
ENID, Okla. (April 10, 2017) — Groendyke Transport, Inc., made history by becoming the first and only seven-time winner of National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Outstanding Safety Performance Award, the NTTC announced today. Awarded to two carriers annually and sponsored by Heil Trailer International, the NTTC Outstanding Safety Performance Award goes to the carriers with […]
2017 6th Annual SuperTech Competition Information
When: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Where: Universal Technical Institute, Avondale Campus Arizona State 6th Annual SuperTech Competition registration is now open. Click here for registration application Click here for 2017 Instructions Who: Commercial Vehicle Technician – must be employed by a member company of ATA who has performed the regular duties of a certified mechanic […]
Truckers Against Trafficking and the Everyday Heroes Truck makes Capitol appearance with Arizona Governor Ducey
Phoenix, AZ – Truckers Against Trafficking, Inland Kenworth and Utility Trailer Sales of Arizona spoke to the State of Arizona’s Human Trafficking Council and presented the trucking industry’s efforts to spread awareness and fight human trafficking. This special council is headed by Cindy McCain and Gil Orrantia, and they work to develop comprehensive services for […]
ATA Calls on HHS to Set Hair Testing Standards
Guidelines for Use of Hair Samples Could Improve Mandatory Driver Drug Screenings Arlington, Va. – Yesterday, in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear called for the federal government to quickly release guidelines and standards for the use of hair samples in mandatory drug […]
“Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Will be Auctioned Off To Support Truckers Against Trafficking
TOLLESON, Ariz. – In an effort to further educate and fund efforts against human trafficking, Inland Kenworth has put together a special “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 with a very distinctive paint scheme and signage. The project, which is in conjunction with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), has received significant support from platinum sponsors Kenworth Truck Company […]
ADOT alerts trucking companies about possible scam
ADOT alerts trucking companies to possible scam by individual impersonating police officer Call ADOT’s Enforcement and Compliance Division if you observe suspicious behavior PHOENIX – Trucking companies should be on alert for an individual impersonating an Arizona Department of Transportation Enforcement and Compliance Division officer. Earlier this month, a man identifying himself as an officer […]
American Trucking Associations Announces 2017-2018 America’s Road Team
Professional Truck Drivers Named to Industry’s Elite Team of Ambassadors Arlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations named 20 professional drivers to the 2017-2018 America’s Road Team, an elite group of professionals who serve as trucking industry ambassadors. “There are 3.5 million safe, professional truck drivers on our nation’s roads and every single one of […]
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,” […]