American Trucking Associations
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News
Outpouring of appreciation for truckers during crisis may spur lasting change
From President Trump’s Twitter handle to free roadside lunches and children’s Crayola posters, the nation adores truckers hauling groceries and medical supplies during the coronavirus…
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American Shipper
American Trucking Associations: ‘The second quarter is going to be terrible’
Bob Costello expects many trucking companies to go out of business before the economy recovers from the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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News
Industry groups urge states to cut truckers slack at travel plazas
Trucking and travel plaza trade groups urge states to cut slack to truckers delayed by overzealous social distancing so critical freight can keep moving during…
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Infrastructure
CARES bill opens billions in relief to small trucking companies
Congress expected to approve package that could help avoid permanent shutdowns
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News
ATRI, OOIDA want fast responses to survey on COVID-19 trucking impacts
Research institute and drivers’ group want to hear from motor carriers and drivers about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and what they would do differently…
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Driver issues
FMCSA issues waiver for expiring licenses and medical cards
Waiver is valid for CDL and CLP holders through June 30.
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Driver issues
ATA appeals to White House for driver provisions
DMV flexibility, coronavirus testing among requests as potential for supply chain disruption grows.
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American Shipper
American shippers want FMC container availability rule published
“With ongoing challenges posed by the coronavirus, there is real concern about these fees being assessed when there are equipment issues beyond the control of…
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News
BREAKING: FMCSA likely to grant Hours of Service waiver for all of the US
ATA says it expects a waiver. States are already granting them.
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Driver issues
ATA seeks freeze on truck toll collection in Rhode Island
Move is next step in group’s fight against “unconstitutional” regime.
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