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Sep 11, 2026 | Article
Safety is the price of admission in trucking. Anyone unwilling to meet that standard should not be in this industry.
Sep 16, 2026 | Article
ATA praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) last night by a vote of 343-79.
Sep 16, 2026 | Article
ATA joined a broad coalition of American industries in launching the SpecTech Alliance to protect an array of consumer, industrial, and governmental services currently under threat from wide scale…
Sep 16, 2026 | Article
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FMCSA Publishes ELP NPRM
On August 10th, FMCSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on English Language Proficiency (ELP), which would codify…,
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Interagency Enforcement of Training Providers & Trucking Fraud
On August 31st, USDOT, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice…,
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FMCSA Hours-of-Service Pilot Programs
FMCSA announced it is moving forward with two Hours-of-Service pilot programs that will evaluate whether greater flexibility…,
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NTSB Highlights Safety Benefits of In-Cab Alerts and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued safety…,
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NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Framework
In late July, NHTSA announced that it would be updating the guidance for safe deployment of automated vehicles.
NHTSA…,
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2026 Federal Regulatory Agenda
Each year, the Executive Office of Management and Budget publishes its regulatory agenda, providing an overview of all federal…,
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President Trump Announces Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Initiative
In July, President Trump announced the Freedom Haulers Initiative, which aims to ease…,
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FMCSA Registration System Updates
FMCSA launched its new MOTUS Registration System on May 18th – a huge step in modernizing the front door for motor carriers and…,
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Marijuana Rescheduling
Earlier this summer, DEA completed its administrative hearing process on the rescheduling of marijuana. Feedback was solicited from…,
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Harold joined J&M Tank Lines in 1976. He has over 40 years’ experience in the industry. When joining, the company had 114 company trucks and basically hauled cement in
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Dan Van Alstine is President and Chief Operating Officer at Ruan Transportation Management Systems, headquartered in Des Moines, IA. Ruan, founded in 1932, is a family-
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Andrew Boyle is Co-President of Boyle Transportation, a specialized trucking firm that provides exceptional quality, safety, and security to select clients in defense and
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John Smith has been chairman of CRST International Holdings, LLC, a national truckload and flatbed carrier, since 2010
John started with CRST in 1971 and has held various
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John A. Smith is president and CEO-elect of FedEx Ground. Smith has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation industry and joined FedEx in 2000. As CEO, he
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Dennis joined Cargo Transporters in April of 1986 as a Driver Supervisor. Through the years, personal and company growth allowed Dennis the opportunity to serve in the