MCE Executive Panel: Safety Culture Must Come From the Top
AUSTIN, Texas — The safety culture for any carrier must be established from the top down, said executives at American Trucking Associations’ 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition.
Perspective: The Past Year Has Proven the Value of Trucking
Four decades in trucking have shown me how much opportunity this industry creates.
ATA Honors Lawmakers’ Fentanyl Response
WASHINGTON — The charitable arm of American Trucking Associations recognized members of Congress who are working to raise awareness of fentanyl addiction in the United States.
Moving and Storage Executives Descend on Washington
Several dozen executives from the moving and storage sector recently spent a day in the halls of Congress to discuss key issues with about 60 lawmakers or their staffs.
Truck Tonnage Dips 3% Year-Over-Year in July
Truck tonnage in July declined by 3% compared with the same month in 2022, the fifth consecutive year-over-year decline and an indication that softness in the freight market persists.
Senate Defense Bill Includes Freight-Centric Policy
WASHINGTON — A must-pass defense policy bill under consideration in the Senate includes a proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations.
June Truck Tonnage Ticks Down 0.8% on Annual Basis
Truck tonnage in June slipped 0.8% when measured against the same month in 2022, the fourth straight year-over-year decline, according to American Trucking Associations.
Trucking Charity Donates to Urban Disaster Response Team
The Trucking Cares Foundation donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force 1, a leading disaster response team, American Trucking Associations’ charitable arm said June 2.
ATA Leadership Touts Wins on Federal, State Levels
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The trucking industry is scoring wins on the national and state levels, said American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear at the Mid-Year Management Session.
Perspective: State of the Union Highlights Trucking
ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine shares his takeaways and experiences after attending the State of the Union.