SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear highlighted a string of victories the federation achieved in the past year during his annual state-of-the-industry address at the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 24, 2022Government, Business
ATA President Chris Spear Touts Infrastructure Law, Female Workforce Program
Government, Business, Safety
Rebecca Oyler Wins Top TAEC Award as ATA Honors Industry Leaders
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations presented its state association award to Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association 's Rebecca Oyler and introduced the newest graduates and next class of its professional leadership program Oct. 23 during its Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 24, 2022Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Perspective
Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team
ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nation’s capital and statehouses."
October 24, 2022Business, Safety
Shift in Eating Habits, Exercise and Attitude Pays Off for Overweight Driver
SAN DIEGO — Mesilla Valley Transportation driver William Velazquez knew he wanted to make a change when he found himself tiring easily while playing with his children. His life as a truck driver keeps him sedentary for long periods of time, so he knew getting healthier would be a challenge. But his company offered a program to help.
October 23, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Dashcams Promote Safety, Transparency, Motive Leaders Say
SAN DIEGO — Dashcams continue to showcase potential for increasing safety and transparency for industry stakeholders, representatives from a technology firm told trucking executives Oct. 23.
October 23, 2022Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
California AB 5 Law: Many Challenges, No Easy Solutions
SAN DIEGO — The good news for motor carriers subject to the California AB 5 law is that legal experts say state prosecutors have not taken carriers to court to enforce the state’s controversial independent contractor misclassification law.
October 23, 2022Government, Business
Family Business Leader Says Trucking Central to Economy's Success
SAN DIEGO — A trade group that advocates for family-owned businesses is seeking the support of trucking company owners as it lobbies for the launch of a Congressional initiative to help families plan for passing businesses down to the next generation.
October 23, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Environmental Regulations Poised to Alter Future of Trucking Equipment
SAN DIEGO — A plethora of upcoming environmental regulations are poised to reshape the trucking industry’s equipment market by further curbing engine emissions and pushing adoption of zero-emission trucks.
October 23, 2022Government, Business, Safety
Cost of Fuel Ranks as Trucking’s Top Concern in ATRI 2022 Survey
SAN DIEGO — Fuel prices overtook the driver shortage as the top issue of concern expressed by drivers and motor carriers in the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2022 Top Industry Issues survey, made public here on Oct. 22.
October 22, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
FMCSA's Robin Hutcheson Promotes Workforce, Touts Industry’s Contributions
SAN DIEGO — Recruiting and retaining women for jobs in the trucking industry is a goal the Biden administration is pursuing, the nation’s top trucking regulator said Oct. 22.
October 22, 2022