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ATA's Trucking Cares Foundation donated $2,500 to the Nebraska Trucking Association to support the delivery of wildfire relief in the Cornhusker State.

The 2026 SSHR National Conference concluded last week, marking the end of the current leadership term for the ATA’s Safety Management Council (SMC).

One of the most disturbing instances of lawsuit abuse—staged accidents—involves criminals intentionally crashing into 18‑wheelers, risking lives to cash in on massive settlements. Recently, a short…

Chameleon carriers are trucking companies that evade federal safety regulations by dissolving after accumulating violations and “resetting” under a new name and USDOT number. The American Trucking…

Honoring the hard work and commitment of professional technicians, the American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council announced today that the seventh annual National…

ATA announced it is now accepting nominations to recognize the most passionate representatives of the trucking industry’s image with the 2026 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award.

If you’re responsible for helping guide your company’s financial decision-making in today’s challenging trucking environment, the American Trucking Associations’ National Accounting & Finance…

ATA today praised six Members of Congress for sending a letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to remove regulatory barriers that have stalled the adoption of modern,…

Image , SAFER Transport Act Introduced in House Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC) introduced the House version of the SAFER Transport Act. This bill, which is led by Sen. Todd Young (R-IN)…, Image , Congressional Republicans Look to Reconciliation for DHS Funding As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security surpasses 60 days, Republicans in the House and…, Image , House, Senate Look to April for Highway Bill Proposals Stakeholders are anticipating action on the surface transportation reauthorization in the coming weeks. The House…, Image , FY2027 Appropriations Process Begins With the release of the President’s budget on April 3rd, Congress began the process of setting federal agency spending levels for the…, Image , House Members Write to HHS on Hair Testing Six members of the House of Representatives wrote to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, encouraging the agency to finalize…, Image , Election Update Last week, New Jerey voters in the 11th Congressional District voted for progressive Analilia Mejia to fill the vacancy left by now-Governor Mikie Sherrill…, Image , Committee Notes    On April 15th, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing on artificial intelligence and its potential…, Image , Grassroots Update Last week, the Illinois Trucking Association and the Florida Trucking Association visited with their delegations. ITA met with their full delegation,…, Image , The Week Ahead Both the House and Senate are in session next week. The next Hill Report will be sent on April 27th.

Trucking activity in the United States rose 0.3% in March after surging 2.9% in February, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.