Perspective: 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, 2019The Essential Elements of a Telematics Policy
When implementing a telematics solution, an in-depth telematics policy goes hand-in-hand with achieving driver buy-in: it defines why telematics is necessary, how the system works, and why drivers must use it. MiX Telematics recommends these essential elements to ensure the success of your telematics policy.
July 1, 2018Rep. DeFazio Aims to Block Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter DeFazio is never far from home. His small office at the Rayburn House Office Building is a bona fide southwest Oregon visitor center. Visitors are greeted by posters of college football matchups featuring Oregon schools, photos of the Pacific coast and majestic mountains and a cute little beaver reminiscent of a Gund stuffed animal by the front desk.
June 19, 2017US Seeks NAFTA Changes
The Trump administration is moving to renegotiate terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico, and a request from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for comments on how to proceed has drawn a plea from the trucking industry to reshape, but not scuttle the landmark trade deal.
June 19, 2017Trucking Airs Concerns to House Panel; HOS Restart, Highway Funding Top List
Truckers and other transportation stakeholders last week voiced a variety of regulatory, infrastructure and funding concerns to the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
September 26, 2016Senate Panel Unanimously Approves New Six-Year Highway Policy Bill
WASHINGTON — A Senate panel unanimously approved a six-year highway policy bill that boosts freight programs and would increase funding for infrastructure projects.
June 29, 2015Senators Unveil 6-Year Transportation Policy Bill
The leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee introduced a six-year transportation policy measure June 23 that would pave the way for improvements along freight corridors and highway infrastructure projects.
June 23, 2015NTSB's Hart Warns on Changing Nature of Drug Problems
WASHINGTON — The nature of drug problems for drivers in general, including those who operate trucks and buses commercially, is changing, and fleet managers need to be aware, the acting chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said.
February 6, 2015State DOTs Seek National Freight Policy, Say Energy Transport Burdens Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — State transportation leaders urged Congress to develop a national freight policy and pass a long-term transportation bill — soon.
January 19, 2015Lawmakers Brief Freight Leaders
WASHINGTON — In a reversal of roles, freight transportation executives and officials went to Capitol Hill to hear testimony from senators, representatives, executive branch officials and staff aides on policy for their industry.
July 21, 2014