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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2019

ATA: Truck Tonnage Declined in August but Recession Still Unlikely

ATA’s latest report on all freight transported by trucking in August showed another decline, but at this point the organization believes it’s unlikely that the economy is slipping into a recession.

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Newsby David CullenAugust 28, 2019

ATA, CVSA Seek Longer Comment Period for HOS Reform Proposal

ATA and CVSA want the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to extend the public comment period for the agency’s proposal to reform the Hours of Service rule for truck drivers. The 45-day comment period is set to end on Oct. 7.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2019

During Rollercoaster Year, Truck Tonnage Recovers in July

ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index saw a nice increase in July and despite a rollercoaster-like movement the past few months, it continues an upward trend this year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2019

FedEx Freight Driver Takes Top Honors at National Truck Driving Championships

Scott Woodrome, a FedEx Freight driver with 25 years in the industry, was named Grand Champion of the American Trucking Associations' 2019 National Truck Driving Championships, his second consecutive win.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2019

ATA Claims Victory in Rescinding Tariffs on Intermodal Containers

American Trucking Associations announced that the current 25% tariff on certain imported goods from China would no longer be applied to 53-foot domestic intermodal containers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2019

Truck Industry Revenues Rose Nearly $100 Billion Last Year

Trucking revenues were up big in 2018, as the industry played a vital role in employment and in the movement of goods both inside and out of the country, according to an ATA report.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Trucking Groups Support Federal Excise Tax Repeal

Groups like ATA, NPTC, MEMA and others signed a letter sent to Congress that argues for repeal of the Federal Excise Tax on the sale of new heavy-duty trucks and trailers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2019

June Truck Tonnage Index Just Beats Yearly Comparison

American Trucking Associations advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.1% in June but was up in year-over-year comparisons.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

ATA Partners With NACV Show on Educational Symposium

The North American Commercial Vehicle Show has partnered with American Trucking Associations to host a symposium at this year’s event, offering educational and benchmarking sessions to attendees.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Despite Soft Freight Environment, Drivers Still In Demand

Turnover rates at large and small truckload carriers remain at lower levels despite a soft freight environment, according to the latest numbers tracked by American Trucking Associations.

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