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Following ATA-MSC’s Advocacy, PPA Authorizes Temporary Use of Non-DoD Approved Storage in Transit Facilities for 2026

ATA President & CEO Chris Spear testified today before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, urging Congress to support policies that…

During the hearing, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) asked Spear to identify some of the roadblocks to deploying advanced vehicles.  Spear singled out the 12 percent federal…, Autonomous technologies hold real promise for improving safety and productivity, but only if they are deployed under a consistent national strategy.  Spear called on…, If we had [a prescriptive-based approach] in place right now, we'd still be working on BlackBerrys.  Everybody else around the world would have an iPhone or an…, Modernize Federal Systems to Combat Cargo Theft and Fraud , Criminal networks are exploiting outdated systems, weak identity controls, and fragmented reporting structures to steal freight, impersonate legitimate carriers, and…

Summer is just beginning, but the excitement is already building for the trucking industry’s most important annual gathering: the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference &…

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

, ATA Testifies on Technology in Transportation  Last Tuesday, ATA President & CEO Chris Spear testified before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface…, Image , House Appropriators Approve Key Trucking Priorities  Following the House Appropriations Committee approving $200 million for truck parking and other pro-trucking…, Image , House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act  Last Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, sending it to the Senate for approval. ATA urged…, Image , President Signs 3-Year CBP, ICE Funding into Law  Last week, President Trump signed a party-line bill into law that will provide funding for Customs and Border Protection…, Image , Election Update  Last Tuesday, June 9th, primary elections were held in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, and South Carolina. Notable election results include:  Maine –…, Image , Committee Notes    On Tuesday, June 9th, House Education & Workforce Charman Tim Walberg (R-MI) expressed his support for Rep. Burgess Owens’ bill H.R. 7892, No Aid…, Image , Grassroots Update Last week, the New Jersey Motor Truck Association, Trucking Association of New York, and the Indiana Motor Truck Association visited the capital to meet…, Image , The Week Ahead The House is out this week, but the Senate is in session. The next Hill Report will be sent on June 22nd.   , Image

Image ,     FMCSA Registration System Updates FMCSA launched its new MOTUS Registration System on May 18th. This is a huge step in modernizing the front door for motor…, Image ,     DEA Moves to Reschedule Certain Medical Marijuana & Announces Full Rescheduling Process In late April, DEA made two major announcements regarding marijuana…, Image ,     Oral Fluid & Hair Testing Updates Following the letter sent by Members of Congress in April on behalf of ATA and the National Drug & Alcohol Screener’s…, Image ,     DOT Direct Observation Rule Update DOT recently updated its rule on direct observation procedures under Part 40 (Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and…, Image ,     FMCSA Clearinghouse Security FMCSA announced it will postpone the rollout of identity verification to existing users. The postponement does not cover new…, Image ,     IIHS Releasing Evaluations of Commercial Vehicles The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is releasing results of its first evaluations of commercial…, Image ,     NHTSA Information Collection Request on Assessment of Contextual DMS The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it is seeking comments on…, Image ,     ATA President & CEO Chris Spear Testifies on Transportation Innovation On June 9th, ATA President & CEO Chris Spear testified before the Senate Commerce…, Image ,     BUILD America 250 Act Advances With bipartisan support, the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th (BUILD America 250) Act…, Image ,     UCSD TREDS – FREE Safety Course for Drivers UCSD TREDS has announced the launch of Safe Haul: Navigating U.S. Regulations for CMV Drivers, a free online training…, Image ,     FMCSA Driver Detention Study – Seeking Participants FMCSA’s Impact of Driver Detention Time on Safety and Operations Project is still seeking to gain an in-depth…

ATA announced that the acclaimed documentary series DRIVEN has been recognized with two major honors, underscoring the campaign’s growing impact in telling the story of America’s trucking industry.

, Senate EPW Leaders Outline Highway Bill Challenges  In separate interviews last week, Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-…, Image , Bipartisan House Bill Introduced on Idling Under current New York City regulations, buses and trucks may not idle for more than three minutes in the city or for more than…, Image , House Appropriators Tee Up Final FY27 Bill for Floor Action  This week, the House Appropriations Committee will consider the Defense Appropriations spending bill, which is…, Image , Election Update  Last Tuesday, June 16th, Oklahoma held their primary election and Georgia and Alabama held their runoff races. Notable election results include:   …, Image , Committee Notes    On Wednesday, June 17th, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing on a group of nominees including…, Image , Grassroots Update This week, the LEAD ATA 2026 cohort will come to Washington to advocate on behalf of the trucking industry.   Interested in participating in Call on…, Image , The Week Ahead The House and Senate are in session this week. The next Hill Report will be sent on June 29th. , Image

Image , SCOTUS Broker Liability Update - Pam Bracher On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court’s published their decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport/C.H. Robinson, which…, Image , Customs & Cabotage Update - Kaitlyn Holmecki The White House’s June 3rd executive order, Strengthening Customs Enforcement, directs CBP and DHS to overhaul the…, Image , Tariff & USMCA/CUSMA Review - Bob Costello Inbound truck volumes from both Canada and Mexico declined last year, underscoring continued weakness in the freight…, Image , IFTA Update - David Bauer ATA is taking a fresh look at modernizing IFTA, IRP, and UCR compliance, with a particular focus on eliminating the longstanding IFTA decal…, Image , Legislative Update - Sean Garcia ATA is advancing two major legislative priorities aimed at combating supply chain crime, carrier fraud, and safety risks across the…