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Mar 19, 2024 | Article
A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor undermines the livelihood of 350,000 truckers across the U.S. who choose to operate as independent contractors.
Mar 21, 2024 | Article
ATA's Women In Motion and Trucker Path proudly announced that over 100 truck stops—and counting—have joined their effort to address the concerns of women on the road. The organizations are…
Mar 28, 2024 | Article
The trucking industry says new emission standards for heavy-duty trucks announced today by the Biden Administration have unachievable targets and will carry real consequences for the U.S. supply…
Apr 02, 2024 | Article
The trucking industry praised the West Virginia Legislature and Governor Jim Justice for enacting a commonsense reform to the state’s civil litigation system. S.B.583 previously passed the West…
Apr 08, 2024 | Article
The trucking industry criticized Governor Tony Evers’ rejection of a commonsense reform to the state’s civil litigation system, which would have capped non-economic damage awards at $1 million.
Apr 10, 2024 | Article
The Senate voted 53-47 today to pass a resolution to block a rule by the Federal Highway Administration that will impose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state departments of…
Apr 17, 2024 | Article
In meetings on Capitol Hill and in the White House, Women In Motion members advocated for policies to support women in the trucking industry
Apr 22, 2024 | Article
ATA commended Mississippi on enacting comprehensive reforms to crack down on predatory towers that target heavy-duty trucks. The bill, SB 2635, was signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves after…
Apr 23, 2024 | Article
ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 2% in March after increasing 4% in February. In March, the index equaled 113.4 (2015=100) compared with 115.7 in February.
Apr 27, 2024 | Article
ATA's Transportation Security Council recognized several extraordinary fleets for their commitment to trucking industry security and loss prevention efforts.