Transportation Economic Watch: ATA tonnage index ventures into positive territory December 22, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – More good news has emerged from analysts, with the American Trucking Association’s For-Hire Truck Tonnage venturing into positive territory. The measure – which is dominated by contract…
Health & Safety Prioritize truckers for Covid-19 vaccine, ATA says December 2, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is calling for the trucking industry’s workforce to be prioritized along with other essential workers when it comes to establishing a national…
Equipment Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early October 22, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Electric trucks promise benefits as diverse as lower emissions and a quiet ride. But fleets looking at the equipment might want to research the related charging infrastructure…
Human Resources U.S. looks to better define employees, independent contractors September 24, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The debate about which truck drivers are employees or independent contractors is not limited to Canada alone. On the side of the border, the Canadian Trucking Alliance…
Transportation Canada Day marks dawn of new CUSMA trade deal July 2, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Neighborhood fireworks were celebrating Canada Day yesterday, but trade organizations were also celebrating the new Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) that now governs every load to cross the…
Equipment Average roadside repair costs up 30% year over year June 24, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The average cost per roadside repair is up 30% year over year, but five systems account for almost 70% of the work – identifying where many fleets…
Transportation Trucking could recover from Covid-19 quicker than other sectors: ATA economist June 23, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – For-hire truck tonnage continued to contract south of the border in May, but the American Trucking Associations’ chief economist believes trucking will still recover from Covid-19 more…
Infrastructure U.S. bill promises billions for highways, would delay HOS rule June 4, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. infrastructure bill unveiled yesterday would fund highways and clean transportation efforts, but also delay a final hours of service rule, and push for a rulemaking…
Transportation TMC fall meeting goes online, tech competition dropped June 3, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations is moving its fall meeting online, responding to the health and economic crisis linked to Covid19.
Transportation Keep rest areas open: trucking associations March 20, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) are both calling for all levels of government to ensure public rest areas remain open in…
Transportation ATA chief asks for open rest areas, other Covid-19 measures March 18, 2020 ARLINGTON, Va. – American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence, asking for support to keep trucks rolling…
Transportation What if your documents expire in Covid-19 fight? March 17, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) are both calling on governments to consider contingency plans if government offices begin to shut down…
Transportation Trucks rely on data, and that data is open to attack February 28, 2020 We live in an era of the increasingly connected vehicle. Every component short of a piece of metal seems to come equipped with some sort of sensor, gathering data about…
Transportation Canada further delays trailer GHG rule, as U.S. legal challenges continue February 26, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada will further delay a coming round of trailer-related GHG regulations by up to one more year, as a legal challenge continues around similar rules in…
Transportation TMC, FMCSA join forces to promote safety tech February 24, 2020 ATLANTA, Ga. — The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) is working with the U.S. Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) on a new marketing…
