American Trucking Associations
-
Podcast
The economics of trucking during a pandemic – Taking the Hire Road
Bob Costello, chief economist and SVP at the American Trucking Associations, joins the show to discuss the many factors compounding the driver shortage as the…
Read More » -
News
Are driver wait times nullifying carrier pay increases?
Long-term supply chain challenges could minimize the value of driver pay increases.
Read More » -
Infrastructure
Freight projects fall victim to Capitol Hill stalemate
Congress passes a short-term funding extension for highway projects as infrastructure investment uncertainty grows.
Read More » -
News
The Log Book: Convoy kicks off Supplier Diversity Month initiatives
This week: Convoy gives $50/load incentive in October to carrier partners that represent diversity in the workplace, Operation Lifesaver announces this year’s Champion award and…
Read More » -
Trucking Regulation
C-suite revolving door: Is self-driving safety at risk?
Former government safety officials now have investments and profits to keep in mind as they help their companies chart a course for autonomous vehicles.
Read More » -
Podcast
Eye on the future with Trucking U — Taking the Hire Road
Anna Faford, VP of strategy for C&K Trucking, joins this week’s episode to discuss what got her into the industry, as well as how the…
Read More » -
News
Senate approves truck equipment mandates, dispatcher oversight measure
The U.S. Senate votes to advance a major infrastructure package that includes new regulations for trucks.
Read More » -
Trucking Regulation
FMCSA wants missing driver exam results by Sept. 30
FMCSA is asking the medical industry to help ensure the agency has a proper handle on truck driver qualification.
Read More » -
Infrastructure
Trumka predicted passage of infrastructure bill in coming months
Richard Trumka insisted that the economy depends on getting an infrastructure bill passed.
Read More » -
Economics
ATA: Driver pay increases could come back to haunt carriers
Trucking companies outbidding each other for drivers using salary and per-mile wage increases are leaving themselves vulnerable when the next economic downturn hits, the American…
Read More »