Tech group calls for national road-user fee
ATA points out that the proposal, to be officially unveiled on Capitol Hill this week, makes several wrong assumptions.
ATA points out that the proposal, to be officially unveiled on Capitol Hill this week, makes several wrong assumptions.
GAO also recommends more research that could lead to side guard requirements.
Gary Petty, president and CEO of the National Private Truck Council, struck a tone of family and togetherness in his opening remarks of the organization’s 2019 Annual Education Management Conference and Exhibition
Hair follicle testing – once cleared for use in the federal database – could have the biggest effect on driver availability.
Chemical hazmat shipments figure prominently on newly created committee within U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
Trump now threatening tariffs against Mexico while trade groups claim cross-border supply chains still at risk.
Association’s new ad campaign highlights dangers to consumers of not getting a highway bill funded this year.
Authors controversial study miss key factors contributing to truck driver turnover and wages.
ATA considering next steps in fight against “discriminatory” toll plan after judge rules that his court lacks jurisdiction.
Study finds lagging response to demand surges makes managing driver recruitment and retention more difficult.
FMCSA estimates over 11,000 Class B truck drivers will save time and money using the new process.
Connecticut truckers say tolling proposal unveiled by new governor would hurt business.
One-quarter of carrier respondents to a new survey believe that driver pay will need to approach $100,000 a year before it makes a dent in driver turnover.
While onboard with the group’s goals, not all truckers seem happy with the approach Black Smoke Matters is taking to achieve them.
Freight lobbyists are banking on leadership changes in the 116th Congress to pave the way for infrastructure financing that stalled during the first half of Trump’s administration.
Even the Port’s director agrees something needs to be done; East Coast port notches new record; ATA crows about California victory.
A driver incentive program, which not only prompts drivers to make smarter and safer driving decisions, but also promotes driver happiness, is one way to increase driver retention.
How much of the strength is pre-tariff purchases? How much of the talk of weakness is “on the other hand” economics?
A long list of concerns in the ATA President’s annual speech to his group’s conference, including young drivers and California’s own laws.
Driver churn continues to plague the industry as the turnover rate at large truckload carriers has reached its highest point in five years.