Trucking Grapples With Impact of Legalized Marijuana
SAN DIEGO — The trucking industry needs to get out in front of the challenges it faces with the growing legalization of marijuana, according to the co-chairman of an American Trucking Associations working group studying the impact of controlled substances.
October 7, 2019EPA Honors 30 ATA Members for SmartWay Excellence
SAN DIEGO — Thirty American Trucking Associations members received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Excellence Award at the federation’s Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 7.
October 7, 2019Mack Introduces Extended Chassis Fairing, Integrated ELD Option
SAN DIEGO — Mack Trucks has introduced an extended chassis fairing option for its Mack Anthem models to enhance fuel economy through improved aerodynamics.
October 7, 2019Industry Representatives Honored With Trucking Awards
SAN DIEGO — Rhode Island Trucking Association President Chris Maxwell received the President’s Trucking Association Executives Council Leadership Award at American Trucking Associations’ annual industry gathering Oct. 7.
October 7, 2019Spear Assesses State of the Industry
ATA President Chris Spear delivered his state of the industry address to MCE 2019 attendees Oct. 7, announcing the creation of a marijuana policy committee among other areas of focus for the next year. Eleanor Lamb recaps the address.
October 7, 2019Volvo Marks Major Anniversaries of Connected Technology, Accident Research
Volvo Group celebrated a milestone in the number of connected vehicles sold to customers over the past 25 years, while its truck unit, Volvo Trucks, celebrated its 50th anniversary of performing accident reconstruction and analysis.
October 7, 2019US House Lawmakers’ Bill Would Assist With Local Bridge Repairs
Legislation that would seek to facilitate funding for municipalities to fix old bridges was recently introduced by two members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
October 7, 2019Creation of Marijuana Policy Committee Among ATA’s Priorities
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced a new Controlled Substances, Health and Wellness Subcommittee at the federation’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 7.
October 7, 2019Drowsy Driving on the Decline, but Speeding, Cellphone Use Rising, Lytx Data Shows
SAN DIEGO — Drowsy driving and instances of falling asleep behind the wheel are on the decline, but speeding and cellphone use among truck drivers has increased, according to customer data unveiled by video telematics provider Lytx.
October 7, 2019Perspective: Harnessing the Power of Trucking
ATA President Chris Spear: Throughout our lives, we rely on a multitude of goods and services to prosper as individuals and as a nation. But no industry is more central to that story than trucking.
October 7, 2019