Press Releases
Arizona Trucking Association Honors Amanda Gallegos as 2023 Safety Professional of the Year
The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce Amanda Gallegos of Stewart Transport, Inc. as the recipient of the 2023 Safety Professional of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to safety in the trucking industry, and Amanda exemplifies the highest standards of conduct,
Arizona Trucking Association Announces 2024 Pioneer Award Recipients
Celebrating Industry Leaders Who Have Made Lasting Contributions to Arizona’s Trucking Industry The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Pioneer Awards, an honor recognizing exceptional leaders who have made significant contributions to the trucking industry in Arizona. This year, the prestigious award is
ADOT seeks input on strategic plans to enhance highway safety Please review draft proposals and comment by Friday, Sept. 6
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a proposed update to its Strategic Highway Safety Plan and a draft of the state’s first Active Transportation Safety Action Plan, which aims to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities where those activities intersect with the state highway system.
ATA Wishes “Team Arizona” the Best of Luck at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships
Phoenix, AZ – August 22, 2024 – The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is proud to announce that nine of Arizona’s finest professional truck drivers will represent the state at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Indianapolis, IN, from August 21-24. Known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” the
FMCSA High Alert – New Phishing Fake Email
Dear Media Partners, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests your assistance in amplifying this important message regarding a new phishing fake email. The agency is aware that an email is being sent to registered entities by a party pretending to be FMCSA and requesting that carriers complete forms attached to
American Trucking Associations Statement on Introduction of Legislation to Roll Back EPA’s Electric Truck Mandate
Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations released the following statement on the introduction of a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn the unachievable Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions standards set by the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency for heavy-duty vehicles: “The American Trucking Associations opposes EPA’s GHG3 rule in its
2024 Arizona Truck Driving Championship Results and Highlights
On April 13, 2024, the Arizona Trucking Association proudly hosted the annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC) at Tempe Diablo Stadium, featuring a strong turnout of 169 drivers. This year’s participants, many of whom boast millions of miles in accident-free driving, competed across several categories to demonstrate their driving and safety
The Arizona Trucking Association applauds the signing of HB 2461 – Duty of Care for Leased Vehicles.
Yesterday, Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law House Bill 2461, concerning duty of care for leased vehicles. This legislation, sponsored by Representative David Cook (R – District 7), establishes a standard of care for leased vehicles in civil litigation cases. Specifically, the law clarifies that there is no obligation for
ATA to Host Annual Truck Driving Championship at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Saturday, April 13
Annual Event Highlights Safety and Professional Driving Skills On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the Arizona Trucking Association will host its 50th annual Truck Driving Championship (TDC). A total of 179 professional truck drivers will participate in their respective classes to determine this year’s top truck drivers in Arizona, many of