Tag: ATA

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Has the ATA gone too far? Whose side are they on?

Video and report: March trucking index totals, reported by the American Trucking Association Chief Economist, Bill Costillo.

The ATA released its annual edition of American Trucking Trends for 2012. How much gasoline did trucks use last year? What is the percentage of women and minority truckers? Find out here.

While it can be considered relatively good news, driver turnover rates continue to plague the truck driving industry.

Opinions are split on the ATA's recommendation to mandate all trucks' speed to 65 mph. Most are just fed up with government over-regulation.

Citing the results of a new study in conjunction with some previous European surveys, the FMCSA feels that truck safety can get even better by installing speed limiters.

For 4.4 million miles, 31 years and 48 states, Mike Moeller went without an accident. Moeller is recognized and rewarded for his safe driving record.

ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said, "FMCSA has bowed to anti-industry interest groups and unfairly called into question the integrity of police accident reports prepared by America's law enforcement community."

The Hours of Service revision of 2011 is drawing a lot of fire. Industry groups and teamsters are filing suite as fast as possible.

ATA CEP Bill Graves expects consumers to pay for the current diesel fuel hike, not the trucking companies.

Trucking Industry groups are facing off against New Jersey lawmakers who seek to redefine owner/operator duties on company payrolls.