ATA News Updates

Government, Business

ATA Presses DOT on Stalled Mileage-Based Fee Study

With the IIJA set to expire in about two years, ATA said the opportunity to conduct the pilot program and report the results to Congress is quickly fading.

August 21, 2024
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

ATA Reports Sequential Freight Tonnage Rise for July

The trucking industry in July saw a sequential rise in freight tonnage but a decrease from the year-ago period, American Trucking Associations reported Aug. 20.

August 20, 2024
Government, Business

ATA Celebrates Win as Trucker Tax Proposal Rejected

A committee of the Multistate Tax Commission failed to muster a vote in support of the tax-basis change after ATA made it clear that its 50-state federation would strongly oppose the idea.

August 8, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

ATA Unveils New Image Campaign Slogan

SAN ANTONIO American Trucking Associations has a new image campaign slogan: Nothing Without Trucking.

May 21, 2024
Government, Business

ATA Criticizes Legislative Proposal on Trucker Compensation

American Trucking Associations is leading opposition to legislation in Congress aiming at recasting how certain commercial drivers are compensated.

November 30, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Use Unspent Funds on Truck Parking, Governors Are Asked

WASHINGTON American Trucking Associations and other industry stakeholders have asked the governors of each state to use some of their extra federal funds to expand truck parking.

November 2, 2023
Business, Equipment

ATA Adds Fourth Image Truck to Fleet

AUSTIN, Texas American Trucking Associations has unveiled a fourth image truck in a fleet that travels the country to represent the industry.

October 16, 2023
Government, Business

ATRI Top Issues, Spear State of the Industry Lead MCE Agenda

American Trucking Associations annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin will showcase insight, perspective and analysis meant to boost understanding about the industry.

October 11, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

ATA Leader Chris Spear Presses Congress for AV Framework

WASHINGTON Automated vehicles would gain greater adoption with a nationwide policy framework, Chris Spear, president of American Trucking Associations, told members of Congress on Sept. 13.

September 13, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

ATAs Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines

WASHINGTON ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.

June 22, 2023