Arizona Trucking Association Welcomes Elissa Allen as Accounting Manager
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is excited to welcome Elissa Allen as our new Accounting Manager! Elissa came on board February 18, 2025, and brings with her a wealth of experience as a full-charge bookkeeper, along with a solid background in finance and accounting. Simply put: if it involves numbers,
CVSA’s 2025 Out-of-Service Criteria Now in Effect
Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2025) – Starting today, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2025 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria are now in effect. The 2025 out-of-service criteria replace and supersede all previous versions. Certified commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel utilize the out-of-service criteria to determine whether or not drivers or
Raymond Mogensen (ATG Transport LLC): 1943 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Ray Mogensen, a valued member of the Arizona Trucking Association. Ray was a dedicated professional whose contributions to the industry and our association were deeply appreciated. His presence, kindness, and commitment to trucking left a lasting impact on
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