
More than 150 organizations with ties to the supply chain are calling on Congress to pass the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, which would eliminate redundant fees and background checks for transportation workers such as TWIC and Hazmat Endorsements.
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The American Trucking Associations expects truck tonnage will grow from 11.3 billion tons this year to 12.2 billion tons by 2034.
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ATA President Chris Spear addressed the challenges of government timelines for reducing emissions and praised the industry for what it has accomplished in reducing diesel emissions over the last four decades, in a speech during a Pressure Systems International fleet technology event.
Read More →A successful strategy for solving the need versus capacity equation is to use technology to go beyond just what’s available, says this author in our Guest Voices blog.
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The American Trucking Associations and affiliated state trucking associations are urging governors to develop more truck parking — and suggestions for how to get funding.
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American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council, through a partnership, is offering discounted online cybersecurity training with an emphasis on commercial vehicles.
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American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.1% in September after rising 0.2% in August. In September, the index equaled 113.9 (2015 = 100) compared with 115.2 in August.
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While 2022 was a challenging year for trucking, there was still growth in revenue, tonnage, employment, and other areas. In mid-2023, a number of data points appear to indicate that the current freight cycle is bottoming out. How fast it will head back up is another question.
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A benchmarking report from TMC and Decisiv reveals good news for fleets as heavy-duty parts and labor costs dropped in the second quarter of 2023.
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American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.2% in August after rising 1.1% in July.
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