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ATA Warns Vaccine Mandate Could Worsen Supply Chain Troubles

American Trucking Associations has sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing “grave concern” over the potential damage that the president’s plans for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for many businesses — including trucking companies — could cause for the country.

October 21, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Investing in the Nation's Highways

On August 10, the Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and it now moves to the House for consideration. The passage of the bill would mean new funding for surface transportation programs, including the greatest investment in the nation's bridges since the formation of the Interstate Highway System.

August 24, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

ATA, Freight Stakeholders Push Back on US Senate’s PRO Act

Freight stakeholders are voicing opposition to a bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate that aims to make changes to federal classification for workers.

July 28, 2021
GovernmentTechnologyFuel

ATA Unveils Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee

American Trucking Associations announced June 10 the formation of its Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee.

June 11, 2021
Business

ATA Mid-Year Attendees Optimistic About Trucking

SAN ANTONIO — During one of the first in-person industry events to be held as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, trucking executives attending American Trucking Associations’ Mid-Year Management Session expressed optimism about opportunities that await motor carriers — and the nation overall — as life for Americans returns to normal.

May 20, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATA's Chris Spear Calls on Congress to Advance Surface Transportation Bill This Year

The adoption of legislation designed to improve connectivity across commercial corridors and ensure long-term funding for highway programs would benefit the country’s freight supply chain, the leader of the group representing the trucking sector told a Senate panel May 11.

May 11, 2021
EquipmentSafety

ATA Unveils Battle of the States

The National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships will take the place of this year's National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, which were canceled because of COVID-19 concerns.

May 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

ATA Supports Federal Legislation to Help States Curb Cellphone Use for All Motorists

American Trucking Associations has announced its support for federal legislation aimed at helping states curb distracted driving using cellphones for all motorists, a leading cause of highway accidents and fatalities.

March 31, 2021
Equipment

Fullbay's First-Ever State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report

Fullbay and the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) are proud to announce the first-ever State of Heavy-Duty Repair report. This paper dives deep into the challenges and trends faced by the commercial repair industry.

March 4, 2021
BusinessSafety

ATA Launches Efforts to Help Texans Battered by Storm

American Trucking Associations has launched a relief effort aimed at helping those in Texas and Louisiana impacted by the recent deadly snowstorm.

February 22, 2021