Tag Archives: ATA

Anti Trucker Association – Pleased With Announcement of New US-Mexico Trucking Agreement

Who would have thought any differently? I can’t figure ATA out, one day they are on the ball to helping the industry out. Then the very next day they rejoin the ranks of the “ignorant” people in Washington – again. … Continue reading

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Thank a Trucker – Pay it Forward

I am an avid Twitter user, and every Friday on twitter is recognized by this hashtag #FollowFriday. This morning while doing my follow Friday mentions I decided to add the hashtag #ThankYou to mine. If you follow me on twitter … Continue reading

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ATA – ‘Why is everybody always picking on me’

Up until a few months ago, I always thought the ATA was for the truck drivers. It was not until I really started paying attention to somethings that the ATA has said did I realize they are not for the … Continue reading

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ATA Chairmen Tells FMCSA That HOS Rules are Safe

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that the trucking industry has seen a large decline in the truck-involved fatality rate since the current Hours of Service (HOS) rules took effect. The continually improving … Continue reading

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Current HOS Rules are Working but Need More Flexibility

Representatives from affiliates and member companies of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and other trucking industry speakers told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today that the current Hours of Service (HOS) rules are working but need flexibility in … Continue reading

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ATA and VTA Commend Virginia Governor for reopening Rest Areas

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Virginia Trucking Association (VTA) commend Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s leading of the Commonwealth Transportation Board to begin reopening 19 safety rest areas and welcome centers. The Board voted yesterday to reverse its 2009 … Continue reading

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American Trucking Association sues DOT for supporting documents on HOS

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) filed a lawsuit with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit asking it to compel the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a long-overdue hours-of-service (HOS) supporting documents regulation. © … Continue reading

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ATA Seeks Summary Judgment in Port of LA Case

Arlington, Va. – ATA today filed its final response brief seeking summary judgment in certain aspects of its challenge to the Port of Los Angeles Concession Plan mechanism. © 2010, Truck Drivers News Blog. All rights reserved. Related Posts:NRDC Attack … Continue reading

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NRDC Attack on City of Long Beach is Baseless and Inaccurate

Arlington, Va. – Today the NRDC announced it was filing suit against the City of Long Beach to overturn a settlement with the ATA that ended litigation over the Port of Long Beach truck concession plan. Long Beach settled the … Continue reading

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ATA Leaders Vote to Support Sen. Schumer’s Anti-Texting Bill

The American Trucking Associations’ Executive Committee voted overwhelmingly yesterday to support a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) to ban texting by all drivers. Also yesterday, the ATA Board of Directors approved policy statements on onboard safety … Continue reading

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