The trucking industry is the backbone of the economy. Finding the right balance between cutting emissions and continuing to effectively meet demand is our ultimate green mission.
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Driving Green Trucks Ahead at the Right Speed
It is troubling that the government is pushing the regulation of fleet electrification in a way that could slow down rather than accelerate electric adoption by truck customers.
June 20, 2023Perspective: State of the Union Highlights Trucking
ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine shares his takeaways and experiences after attending the State of the Union.Â
February 17, 2023Perspective: Taking Aim at Unfair Billing
American Trucking Associations, the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers and the Harbor Trucking Association jointly support a recently released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Federal Maritime Commission that seeks to expand the timeliness and overall level of detail and transparency for detention and demurrage invoices coming from common carrier billing parties that provide ocean carriage and storage of freight.Â
December 12, 2022Perspective: Prioritizing Our People
New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine writes, "As incoming chairman of American Trucking Associations, I am honored for the opportunity to represent so many incredible individuals who form this amazing industry."
October 31, 2022Perspective: Repeal FET to Boost Green Buying
A question to ask the decision-makers in Washington: If the goal is to get more cleaner, greener trucks on the road, why does the federal government keep the 12% federal excise tax on the sale of a new truck?
June 21, 2022Perspective: How Fleets Can Prepare for EVs
There are so many developments occurring in the electric vehicle space that it is becoming hard to keep up. But before fleets rush out to invest in battery-electric trucks, there are important things that need to be taken into account — and not all of the considerations are obvious at first glance. Fleets interested in EVs need to start preparing now.
May 24, 2022Perspective: Green Shipping on the Big Blue Sea
Shipping companies are taking steps to adapt to rising sea levels and make themselves greener.
January 7, 2020Perspective: Diesel Drives Toward Clean Energy Future
The journey to cleaner diesel fuels, particulate filters and near-zero nitrogen oxide engines that took place in the 1990s through today has not been entirely smooth. But, we have witnessed the diesel engine develop into a near-zero emissions technology, says Allen Schaeffer of the Diesel Technology Forum.
May 29, 2019Perspective: The Time to Act on Infrastructure Is Now
It is one of the greatest networks built in the history of mankind. From the Evergreen State of Washington to the Sunshine State of Florida and from the Golden State of California to the Pine Tree State of Maine — more than 45,000 miles of interstate highways connect us from coast to coast. Whether carrying food from the farm to the table, or goods from the factory floor to store shelves, interstate highways are the lifeblood of our nation’s commerce.
May 22, 2019