ATA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are opposing a proposed federal investigation into whether the importation of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts poses a threat to national security.
May 21, 2025ATA News Updates
FedEx Names CEO, Chairman for Spun-Off Freight Unit
The appointments will take effect after the separation of FedEx Freight from FedEx Corp., which the company expects to complete by June 2026.
May 20, 2025ATA Urges Duffy to Focus on Training, Language, Cabotage
The federation in an April 10 letter outlined entry-level driver training, English language proficiency and drivers entering the U.S. from Mexico and overstaying their visa.
April 10, 2025Business: Truck Tonnage Rises 3% in February, Signaling Recovery
American Trucking Associations' freight volume index posts second straight year-over-year gain. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said, "Growing optimism for the truck freight market after a two-year recession.
March 24, 2025Truck Tonnage Rises 3% in February, Signaling Recovery
The freight market experienced a 3% sequential tonnage increase in February as well as its second straight year-over-year gain, furthering optimism it is emerging from its recession.
March 18, 2025Congressional Republicans Seek to Halt States' EPA Waivers
Legislation that would restrict the federal government from permitting states to limit sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
March 18, 2025Trump EPA Takes Aim at Climate Rules, Including in Trucking
The Trump administration is launching a sweeping overhaul of U.S. environmental mandates, including a review of tougher upcoming trucking emissions rules.
March 12, 2025Stakeholders Urge Congress to Take Action on Cargo Theft
A stakeholder representing ATA on Feb. 27 shared with a Senate panel ongoing industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft afflicting the nations supply chain.
February 27, 2025Federal Drug Officials Authorize Testing for Fentanyl
The action clears a path for the Department of Transportation and other federal agencies to begin fentanyl testing for federally regulated occupations like truck drivers.
January 30, 2025Perspective: Join Trucking in Human Trafficking Battle
Driving down a road in Missouri in 2022, a family encountered a woman walking alone, disoriented and not dressed for the conditions.
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