CDLs FROM FOUR STATES NO LONGER ACCEPTED AT FEDERAL FACILITIES
On Jan.10, driver’s licenses – including commercial driver’s licenses – from New Mexico, Missouri, Illinois and Washington state will no longer be compliant with the federal REAL ID Act and […]
FMCSA RELEASE: Electronic Logging Devices to be Required Across Commercial Truck and Bus Industries
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced the adoption of a Final Rule that will improve roadway safety by employing technology to […]
AmTA Pleased by Release of Electronic Logging Device Rule
Technology Mandate Will Improve Industry’s Safety and Efficiency Arlington, Va. – Leaders of the American Trucking Associations hailed today’s release of a rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices […]
FMCSA’s Final Rule Prohibits Coercion
November 27, 2015 FMCSA’s Final Rule Prohibits Coercion, Protects Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers From Being Forced to Violate Safety Regulations WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor […]
CVSA’s 2015 Operation Safe Driver Week is October 18-24
Greenbelt, Maryland (Aug. 31, 2015) – During the week of Oct. 18-24, 2015, law enforcement agencies throughout North America will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at […]
Poll: Most Americans back 10-cent gas tax hike
By Keith Laing, The Hill Seventy-one percent of U.S. residents would support a 10-cent increase in the 18.4 cents-per-gallon gas tax that is used to pay for federal transportation projects, […]
Arizona’s Eric Ramsdell wins 1st place at the 2015 National Truck Driving Grand Championships
Congratulations to Eric Ramsdell, Walmart Transportation, Buckeye, AZ for winning 1st place in the 5-Axle class this year at the National Truck Driving and Step Van Competition hosted by the […]
2015 4th Annual SuperTech Competition
When: Saturday, June 27 Where: Universal Technical Institute, Avondale Campus Arizona State 4th Annual SuperTech Competition, Universal Technical Institute, Avondale Campus. Click here for info sheet and application. Click here […]
Message from the SMC Chairman Becky Thiessen
The Safety and Maintenance Council (SMC) of the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) has and will continue to provide a forum to share information and programs to promote safety among its […]
HAZMAT Safety Permits
The new criteria for 2011-2012 Hazardous Materials Safety Permits (HMSP) are posted at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website. An HMSP is required for carriers that transport certain explosives, PIH […]