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Image ,     ATA Advocates for CDL Integrity & Driver Qualifications   ATA’s recent safety advocacy efforts have focused on strengthening the integrity of the CDL issuance…, Image ,     ATA Comments on Non-Domiciled CDL Program Changes   Last month, ATA submitted comments in response to USDOT’s September Interim Final Rule (IFR) that made…, Image ,     FMCSA Addresses Noncompliant ELDT Training Providers   On October 31st, Secretary Duffy announced new efforts to crack down on fraudulent and noncompliant CDL…, Image ,     Addressing ELD Fraud – ATA Policy Update and FMCSA Action   In October 2025, ATA’s Safety Policy Committee and, subsequently, its Board of Directors approved…, Image ,     National Registry II Implementation – Waiver Extended   The compliance deadline for National Registry II (Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration) was June…, Image ,     ATA Submits Comments on Cargo Theft   In October, ATA responded to USDOT’s RFI titled “Protecting America’s Supply Chain from Cargo Theft” that solicited feedback…, Image ,     Changes to Canadian Safety Fitness Requirements for U.S. Drivers   The Canadian province of Manitoba now requires U.S. carriers operating in the province to…

Across America, truck drivers show up every day to keep our economy moving. They deliver the food we eat, the medicine we rely on, and the goods that stock our shelves. But today, an epidemic…

ATA President and CEO Chris Spear testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee today, urging Congress to take decisive action to combat the rapid rise in cargo theft that is costing the U.S.…

ATA applauded the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act that includes language for which ATA strongly advocated to enhance national security, support truck drivers, and add transparency…

This week, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee to urge Congress to take decisive action to combat this rapidly escalating crisis.

Today, following President Trump signing an executive order that reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III substance, American Trucking Associations' Vice President of Safety Policy Brenna Lyles…

With 2025 almost in the rearview, the American Trucking Associations is looking back at the accomplishments of a consequential year and studying our roadmap to plot the route ahead as we continue to…

Image , ATA President & CEO Spear Testifies Before House Judiciary Last Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee held a subcommittee hearing titled “Protecting Consumers and…, Image , President Signs NDAA with Trucking Wins Also last week, President Trump signed the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The legislation provides $900…, Image , Trump Nominees Approved to Key Transportation Roles Before adjourning for the holidays, the Senate voted to confirm a final package of 97 Trump nominees, including a…, Image , Trucking Set to Enact Key Priorities in Upcoming Spending Package With the end of 2025 approaching, as well as a January 31, 2026, deadline to avoid another shutdown,…, Image , New House Trucking Caucus Grows Last week saw the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus, which will provide a forum for members of the House to address…, Image , New Bill Introduced to Ease Movement of Goods at U.S. Ports Last week, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) reintroduced a bill that would make it easier to move goods to and from ports…, Image , Senator Reintroduces Ag Haulers Bill On Thursday, December 18th, Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) reintroduced her Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act. This…, Image , Committee Notes for Week Ending December 19th Last week, the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee held three separate subcommittee hearings and…, Image , Grassroots Update The 2025 Call on Washington season has officially ended. This year broke every internal ATA record for the program with 430 attendees, 515 meetings, and…, Image , The Week Ahead Both the Senate and House are out of session for the remainder of 2025. The next Hill Report will be sent on January 12th.

Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in November, but volumes remained at low levels.

Trucking is the indisputable, irreplaceable backbone of the United States’ supply chain. Quantifying the size, strength, and operations of such a vast, indispensable industry is no small task. But…