SAN ANTONIO — During one of the first in-person industry events to be held as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, trucking executives attending American Trucking Associations’ Mid-Year Management Session expressed optimism about opportunities that await motor carriers — and the nation overall — as life for Americans returns to normal.
May 20, 2021GovernmentBusinessSafety
ATA's Chris Spear Calls on Congress to Advance Surface Transportation Bill This Year
The adoption of legislation designed to improve connectivity across commercial corridors and ensure long-term funding for highway programs would benefit the country’s freight supply chain, the leader of the group representing the trucking sector told a Senate panel May 11.
May 11, 2021EquipmentSafety
ATA Unveils Battle of the States
The National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships will take the place of this year's National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, which were canceled because of COVID-19 concerns.
May 3, 2021GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety
ATA Supports Federal Legislation to Help States Curb Cellphone Use for All Motorists
American Trucking Associations has announced its support for federal legislation aimed at helping states curb distracted driving using cellphones for all motorists, a leading cause of highway accidents and fatalities.
March 31, 2021Equipment
Fullbay's First-Ever State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report
Fullbay and the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) are proud to announce the first-ever State of Heavy-Duty Repair report. This paper dives deep into the challenges and trends faced by the commercial repair industry.
March 4, 2021BusinessSafety
ATA Launches Efforts to Help Texans Battered by Storm
American Trucking Associations has launched a relief effort aimed at helping those in Texas and Louisiana impacted by the recent deadly snowstorm.
February 22, 2021GovernmentBusiness
What We Know About the Economy in 2021
2021 welcomes a new administration and offers a new climate in which to negotiate freight hauling, but it must also contend with some of 2020's ailments, including a continuing pandemic and the wildly disparate performance of different business sectors. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello joins TT's Dan Ronan to discuss this interesting economic moment and what it means for the trucking industry.
February 1, 2021GovernmentBusiness
ATA Donation to Army Museum Shows Industry’s Commitment to Military, Spear Says
The trucking industry is lending its support to the new National Museum of the United States Army.
January 14, 2021BusinessSafetyPerspective
Perspective: Keeping the Industry Moving
The year 2020 has been one of endless challenges, even though it began with tremendous optimism that portended a year of record growth for the trucking industry.
October 26, 2020BusinessEquipment
ATA, TMC Celebrate Professional Technicians With Appreciation Week
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council recognized several service professionals Sept. 26 during the inaugural National Technician Appreciation Week.
October 7, 2020