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“As this bill shows, improving our nation’s infrastructure enjoys broad, bipartisan support. The Starter Act includes several measures important to our industry, including a boost to truck parking…

Today, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement regarding the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021:

The legislation would strengthen safety technology standards for new commercial vehicles by, among other things, requiring Class 7 and 8 trucks to be equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking systems…

Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that the federation’s Board of Directors has voted to renew the contract for association president and CEO Chris Spear for an additional five-year…

Any attempt to bankroll our nation’s infrastructure by singling out the trucking industry will have an immediate impact that all Americans will feel: higher prices online and at the store.
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The INVEST in America Act is a solid piece of legislation that authorizes a transformative increase in funding for roads and bridges, creating a strong baseline of new investment that aligns with the…

The committee will focus its work on four areas initially: research and development opportunities, infrastructure resiliency, zero emission vehicle fueling infrastructure and environmental justice,…

Today, the Workforce Heroes program concluded a week-long tour of high schools in Northwest Iowa, teaching safe driving skills and raising awareness about job opportunities available in the trucking…

Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Wicker and all members of the committee deserve great credit for working constructively to advance this important piece of the highway bill.

The ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.7% in May after falling 0.6% in April.