American Trucking Associations News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

Congress Clears TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

Legislation designed to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently cleared by Congress for President Joe Biden’s desk.

December 19, 2024
Government, Business

Trump Nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Lead Labor Department

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 22 named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in his second administration.

November 25, 2024
Business

ATD Announces Jacqueline Gelb as New President

Gelb succeeds Laura Perrotta, who left American Truck Dealers earlier this year to take the reins at the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers.

November 22, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy

Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

California Passes Similar AV Legislation Vetoed Last Year

For the second straight year, California lawmakers forwarded legislation to the governor that would require drivers to be in the cab during the testing of autonomous heavy trucks in the state.

September 5, 2024
Business

Truck Driver Pay Weathers Weaker Freight Conditions

The trucking industry continued to increase overall pay for drivers in 2023 despite a freight market downturn, American Trucking Associations reported Sept. 3.

September 4, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Senate Panel Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

A committee in the U.S. Senate recently approved a bill that would facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials.

July 31, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

ATA Critical of Proposed Federal Downgrade of Marijuana

American Trucking Associations has expressed safety concerns over a Drug Enforcement Agency proposal to downgrade the classification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.

May 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Trucking Leaders Discuss Industry Trends, Key Concerns

PHOENIX — Stakeholders shared the latest information on issues affecting the trucking industry during ATA's Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition.

May 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technology Tools Help Carriers Reduce Risk, Improve Safety

PHOENIX — More actionable data, onboard safety technology and new equipment are helping carriers focus their safety efforts, customize coaching and reduce the risk of a crash.

May 2, 2024