ATA News Updates

Government

TSA PreCheck Bill May Have Applications for Trucking, ATA Says

A U.S. Senate bill meant to facilitate online and mobile access for Transportation Security Administration background checks has been endorsed by American Trucking Associations.

December 1, 2020
BusinessSafetyPerspective

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, 2020
BusinessEquipment

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
BusinessLogistics

ATA Expands With Moving and Storage Conference, Council

Stakeholders from the moving and storage industries have been made part of two groups that American Trucking Associations’ executive committee recently voted to create.

August 20, 2020
Business

Eric Parker, ATA Vice President of Membership Sales, Dies at 50

Eric Scott Parker, who grew up in a trucking family and spent his professional career in the industry, died suddenly on May 11. He was 50.

May 14, 2020
BusinessLogistics

Truckers Bolstered by Demand Surge, but Shakeout Looms

U.S. trucking companies are riding a surge in cargo demand from consumers stockpiling basic goods, but it may not last long.

March 24, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Spear to Target Jury Verdicts, HOS, Infrastructure at MCE

The head of American Trucking Associations plans to focus on fighting back against large court verdicts against the industry, continuing the push for a national infrastructure package and working toward reform for federal hours-of-service rules when the industry gathers for ATA's annual Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.

September 26, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

ATA Trends Report Reveals Industry’s Revenue, Trade Highlights

The trucking industry’s total revenue and cross-border operations experienced significant increases last year, according to the recently released American Trucking Trends report by American Trucking Associations.

August 1, 2019
BusinessSafety

NTDAW Makes Big-League Move With Trucking Day at Nationals Park

If you’ve ever enjoyed nachos or a hot dog at baseball game, you have a truck driver to thank for transporting it. On Sept. 13, American Trucking Associations will do just that as it honors truck drivers during a major league baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

July 15, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FMCSA’s Ray Martinez: Industry Collaboration, Data Play Key Roles in Agency’s Work

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is focused on improving infrastructure and creating common-sense regulations, and open communication with the trucking industry enhances the government’s efforts.

May 8, 2019