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Letter to the Editor: Speed Limiters
On Oct. 20, American Trucking Associations, in conjunction with Road Safe America, a group of nine trucking companies, submitted a petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
February 28, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
January Truck Tonnage Index Declines 3.6%, ATA Says
American Trucking Associations advanced seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index fell 3.6% in January following an increase in December, ATA said Tuesday.
February 27, 2007Quality Distributions 4Q Income Flat; Full-Year Improves
Tank truck carrier Quality Distributions fourth-quarter profit was $6.2 million or 31 cents a share, compared with $6.2 million or 32 cents for the previous fourth quarter.
February 27, 2007So. Cal. Ports to Require Emission Licenses for Trucks
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. The president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission said a licensing system would be up and running within five years at his port and the neighboring Port of Los Angeles to ensure all trucks entering the facilities meet strict emission standards.
February 26, 2007DOT to Begin Audits of Mexican Trucking Companies
Inspectors from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will travel to Mexico to conduct safety audits on trucking companies interested in hauling cargo to and from the United States, the Department of Transportation said late Thursday.
February 23, 2007DOT to Allow Mexican Trucks Access to U.S. Highways
EL PASO, Texas The United States will grant Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways under a pilot program, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters announced here today.
February 23, 2007Maritime Commission Approves ATA Intermodal Settlement
The Federal Maritime Commission has approved a settlement negotiated between American Trucking Associations Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference and an FMC-regulated ocean carrier, ATA said Thursday.
February 22, 2007ATAs Graves Criticizes Privatization Trend on CNBC
American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves criticized the growing trend of privatization of toll roads on CNBCs Street Signs program Tuesday.
February 21, 2007Security & Safety Briefs Feb. 15 - Feb. 21
Idaho Bill to Raise Truck Speeds to 70 MPH Fails Railroad Administration to Set HOS Rules ATA Backs Medical Certificate/CDL Merger Driver Passport Teams With CSSG
February 21, 2007ATA Official Says Responses Prepared to Pending HOS Rulings
ARLINGTON, Va. With a pair of lawsuits challenging federal driver work rules still pending, American Trucking Associations officials have begun preparing responses to the rulings.