The Canadian government has pushed back full implementation of its electronic logging device mandate to Jan. 1, 2023. This is the second delay of the regulation that has been many years in the making. However, the reason behind each delay is quite different.
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Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team
ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nations capital and statehouses."
October 24, 2022
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Perspective: Marking a Year of Wins
Harold Sumerford Jr. writes, "As ATA chairman, Ive traveled around the country 20 states in all talking to my fellow truckers. Everywhere I go Im struck by how invigorated people are by the 'new' ATA."
October 17, 2022Perspective: Truckers Are Undeniably Essential
The term essential came into sharp focus during the pandemic, ATA President Chris Spear notes. The urgency of the moment forced Americans to recognize the many hands at work that keep our society going. There was an outpouring of gratitude for our nations truck drivers, rightfully so, as they persevered through adversity to keep stores stocked and hospitals supplied.
September 23, 2022Perspective: Taking Industry Action on AB 5
The Transportation Intermediaries Association was extremely disappointed that the Supreme Court elected not to hear California Trucking Association's challenge to the Ninth Circuit ruling.
August 11, 2022Perspective: Opportunities to Help Ocean Freight
Supply chain disruptions have impacted the quality of life for virtually every American. The delays and bottlenecks, which began early in the pandemic, continue sending shockwaves throughout our economy, leading to higher prices and back orders with no end in sight.
June 27, 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: Rethinking the Pitch for Truck Parking
Truck parking is a major pain point for the industry, and needs more investment from the government. Its time to get creative about urging that investment, and potentially look to an unconventional source to find it: states climate budgets.
February 22, 2022Perspective: Its Time to Tell Our Stories
Being part of an association is about getting involved, and one of the easiest ways to get involved with a group is to tell your story. I think about that because the story of my journey to becoming chairman of American Trucking Associations isnt all that different from most of your stories.
November 2, 2021Perspective: A Time to Bring Back Veteran Drivers
While the driver shortage is not new, COVID worsened the problem.
October 22, 2021