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Jun 23, 2026 | Article
Trucking activity in the United States contracted 2% in May after decreasing 0.9% in April, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.
Jun 24, 2026 | Article
Women In Motion welcomed nearly 100 attendees representing every corner of the industry to its annual symposium last week. The event—hosted by Prime Inc and sponsored by PrePass—featured more than 25…
Jun 24, 2026 | Article
The Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry’s charitable arm, donated $25,000 to the South Dallas Driving Academy (SDDA), a nonprofit that provides free driver education courses to low-…
Jun 25, 2026 | Article
In a letter to Major General Lance Curtis, ATA-MSC urges PPA to correct system issues related to the operation of the Traffic Distribution List within the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3).
Jun 26, 2026 | Article
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CORCA Queued up for NDAA Inclusion
Last week, supporters of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) in both the House and Senate took steps towards adding the…,
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ATA Hails House Bill to combat ELD Fraud
Last week, Reps. Greg Steube (R-FL) and Dave Taylor (R-OH) introduced the Guarding Hours-of-Service Oversight and Stopping…,
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House Republicans Seek Path for Reconciliation 3.0
Last week, House Republicans leaders continued discussing potential paths for consideration of a third party-line tax-…,
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Senate HELP Plans July Vote on Labor Nominees
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee announced last week that they plan to vote on key…,
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House Appropriations Committee Completes FY27 Work
Last week, the House Appropriations Committee approved the twelfth annual spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal…,
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Election Update
Last Tuesday, June 23rd, Maryland, New York, and Utah held their primary elections. Notable results include:
New York – In closely watched safe Democrat…,
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Committee Notes
On Wednesday, June 24th the Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee held a hearing on nominations to the National Transportation…,
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Grassroots Update
Last week, the LEAD ATA 2026 cohort visited Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of the trucking industry. 23 LEADers from 14 states participated in 47…,
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The Week Ahead
The Senate will be in recess, but the House will be in session this week. The next Hill Report will be sent on July 6th.
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Jun 29, 2026 | Article
ATA led a group of 19 transportation and safety organizations in sending a letter to multiple federal agencies raising serious concerns surrounding the proposal to reschedule marijuana.
Jun 29, 2026 | Article
ATA President & CEO Chris Spear issued a statement after President Trump nominated Keith Sonderling to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor
Jul 09, 2026 | Article
ATA President & CEO Chris Spear joined Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for an event on the National Mall to celebrate the rollback of onerous, unachievable heavy-duty NOx…
Jul 08, 2026 | Article
ATA welcomed four major U.S. Department of Transportation grants that will add new truck parking spaces along key freight corridors ranging from the western to the eastern United States.
Jul 13, 2026 | Article
EPA proposed new NOx standards that could reduce the cost of new diesel trucks by as much as $6,000 and generate a $12 billion net saving to truck purchasers. To celebrate this rulemaking, ATA…