2025 Call on Washington
What is Call on Washington? ATA members join up at a central hotel in Washington and as a group, meet with individual members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation, heads of regulatory agencies and other officials to discuss business issues, as well as attend dinners and special events. Why should I go?
Member News: Stewart Transport Inc. Transitions to Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Phoenix, AZ, January 13, 2025 – Stewart Transport Inc. is pleased to announce its transition to 100% employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This new structure will further reinforce Stewart Transport’s commitment to their customers, staff, and community. Founded in 1995 by Collin Stewart, his vision was
Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards $78,107 Grant for FY2025 to Promote Commercial Truck Awareness and Road Safety
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded a $78,107 grant to the Arizona Trucking Association Foundation (ATA Foundation) for the fiscal year 2025. This funding supports the Foundation’s ongoing mission to enhance highway safety, with a particular emphasis on commercial truck awareness and education
John James (“Jack”) O’Brien, KM (1932-2024)
After a gentle but persistent decline over the last year from the effects of age, which he humbly accepted without anger or complaint, early Wednesday morning, December 18, John James (“Jack”) O’Brien died peacefully in his sleep, having received on Monday Viaticum and the Rite of Anointing of the Sick.
Credentialing Reform Bill Championed by ATA to be Signed into Law
Dec 18, 2024 Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the House passage of the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “For far too long, the truck drivers who keep our country running have been subjected to
Arizona Trucking Association Welcomes New Staff: Leslie Hensley as Director of Administration & Operations and Corrine Wood as Accounting Manager
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is pleased to announce the addition of two key hires, Leslie Hensley and Corrine Wood, who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the association. Both will play vital roles in ATA’s mission to support and strengthen Arizona’s trucking industry. Leslie
Update on Third-Party Documentation Requirements Under Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-510 (1)(b)(IV)
Senate Bill 24-220, passed by the Colorado legislature on 8/7/2024, introduces regulations aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and compliance across several sectors, particularly in public safety and the protection of state-maintained infrastructure. A critical aspect of the bill is its emphasis on third-party documentation requirements, which are designed to ensure
Arizona Trucking Association Honors 2023 Fleet Safety Award Recipients
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Fleet Safety Awards, recognizing outstanding performance and dedication to safety in the trucking industry. This year’s awards honored excellence across five mileage categories, culminating in the prestigious Chairman’s Award for Safety and Community Service. The judges
Robert Peeples Named Arizona Trucking Association’s 2023 Driver of the Year
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce Robert Peeples of Bennett Oil – American Transport as the 2023 Driver of the Year. This award honors drivers who exemplify excellence in safety, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of the trucking industry. With a stellar safety