Press Releases
New Report Pegs Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet at $1 Trillion
Washington — Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report from Roland Bergerreleased today by the Clean Freight Coalition. The study forecasts a realistic infrastructure buildout for the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, exposing what the
ATRI Issues Call for Motor Carriers to Participate in Annual Operational Costs Data Collection
Washington, D.C. – The American Transportation Research Institute today issued a request for motor carriers to participate in ATRI’s annual update to its Operational Costs of Trucking report. ATRI’s Operational Costs of Trucking is one of the most trusted resources in the industry for benchmarking costs and operations. ATRI collects data confidentially from for-hire motor carriers of
Arizona Trucking Association Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2024
The Arizona Trucking Association Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of its annual Scholarship Program application window, starting from March 4, 2024. This opportunity, available until May 16, 2024, 3:00 pm CT, is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of member employees’ children and grandchildren. This scholarship initiative reflects
Important updates [from the American Trucking Associations] on California regulations
Dear American Trucking Association Member: We wanted to update you on two recent and significant announcements out of California regarding pending regulations that affect fleets who operate in the state. 1. Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement Stay Following discussions between the California Trucking Association and the California Air Resources Board, CARB agreed to allow flexibility
FMCSA Portal users must set up a Login.gov account by Friday
If you have or use an FMCSA Portal account, you must act now to maintain access. How you log on to the FMCSA Portal is changing to ensure enhanced security and compliance with the Federal Mandate for Multifactor Authentication. Starting December 1, 2023, users will access the FMCSA Portal through
New ATRI Research Analyzes Predatory Towing and Efforts to Prevent It
Washington, D.C. – The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that examines the causes and countermeasures of predatory heavy-duty towing, with the goal of improving the relationship between the towing and trucking industries. The most common types of predatory towing were excessive rates, experienced by 82.7
Arizona Trucking Association Foundation Announces New Board of Directors for 2023-2025
Tolleson, AZ – The Arizona Trucking Association Foundation (ATA Foundation) is pleased to announce the election results for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2025 term. The newly elected board, comprised of industry leaders with a wealth of experience and dedication to the trucking community, will guide the ATA Foundation
Arizona Trucking Association Calls for Urgent Action on Truck Parking Using Available Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is joining a nationwide effort to address the severe shortage of truck parking, a growing safety concern that affects truck drivers and the motoring public. In an open letter to Governor Hobbs, the ATA highlights the critical role of