ATA, OOIDA join forces to slam truck-only tax proposal

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are joining forces to oppose a truck-only vehicle-mile traveled (VMT) tax as part of a national infrastructure package. In…

Spear signs 5-year contract extension at ATA

The American Trucking Associations has extended the contract of president and CEO Chris Spear for another five-year term. “Chris has proven himself as an exceptional leader of the ATA during…

U.S. legislation would allow truck drivers under 21 to cross state lines

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding proposed legislation that would let truck drivers under the age of 21 cross state lines. Forty-nine states allow drivers to obtain a CDL…

Economic Watch: ATA tonnage index ventures into positive territory

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…

Prioritize truckers for Covid-19 vaccine, ATA says

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…

Plan electric vehicle infrastructure early

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…

U.S. looks to better define employees, independent contractors

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…

Canada Day marks dawn of new CUSMA trade deal

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…

Average roadside repair costs up 30% year over year

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…

Trucking could recover from Covid-19 quicker than other sectors: ATA economist

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…

U.S. bill promises billions for highways, would delay HOS rule

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…

TMC fall meeting goes online, tech competition dropped

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.

Keep rest areas open: trucking associations

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…

ATA chief asks for open rest areas, other Covid-19 measures

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…

What if your documents expire in Covid-19 fight?

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…