LAS VEGAS — American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves told trucking executives here that even after surviving a tough 2009, trucking’s future could hold more challenges given the changes being faced by both the industry and the country as a whole.
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‘Unsettling, Challenging Times’ In Trucking’s Future, Graves Says
LAS VEGAS – Even after surviving a tough 2009, American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves told trucking executives here that the future promises to be even tougher given the changes being experienced by the country and the industry.
October 12, 2009ATA Leaders Set Policies on HOS, Alternative Fuels
LAS VEGAS — The leadership of American Trucking Associations addressed several policy issues here during the group’s annual conference, ranging from the supporting documents fleets need to provide for hours-of-service compliance to what alternative fuels are used in the nation.
October 12, 2009Fleet Execs See Green in Going Green
LAS VEGAS — Fleet executives said that while going green does provide societal and environmental benefits, the biggest benefit to carriers is that is saves money in fuel and other costs.
October 12, 2009Transportation Officials Cancel Plans for Trans-Texas Corridor
The Texas Department of Transportation has pulled the last plug on the Trans-Texas Corridor, Gov. Rick Perry's embattled plan to build a toll-road network across the state.
October 8, 2009ATRI Names Steve Williams Chairman
The American Transportation Research Institute has named Steve Williams, president of flatbed carrier Maverick USA, its new chairman.
October 8, 2009Court Rules for ArvinMeritor in Transmission Lawsuit
A federal court has ruled in favor of trucking supplier ArvinMeritor Inc. over Eaton Corp., in which ArvinMeritor had accused its competitor of violating antitrust law in the sale and marketing of heavy-duty truck transmissions.
October 9, 2009Tommy Hodges Becomes ATA Chairman
American Trucking Associations said its board has named trucking executive Tommy Hodges ATA’s new chairman.
October 9, 2009Onboard Systems Are Safe, Providers Say
Manufacturers of onboard communication systems for trucking defended their products’ safety, and some said that they can be used with minimal distraction from driving.
October 7, 2009Ohio Turnpike Adds E-ZPass, Offers Truck Discounts
The Ohio Turnpike has joined the E-ZPass toll collection system. Until Oct. 1, when the turnpike opened its new E-ZPass lanes, the roadway had no electronic tolling system and only accepted cash payments.
October 6, 2009