Category: People

ATA Hails Hutcheson’s Confirmation as FMCSA Administrator

ATA Hails Hutcheson’s Confirmation as FMCSA Administrator

| September 26, 2022

“Whether it is addressing safety concerns, ongoing supply chain issues or workforce development, she has been open to engaging with our industry…” The American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear applauded Robin Hutcheson on her confirmation as the seventh Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. “I want to congratulate Robin on her […]

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ATA Cheers Federal Court Decision Blocking Discriminatory Rhode Island Toll Scheme

ATA Cheers Federal Court Decision Blocking Discriminatory Rhode Island Toll Scheme

| September 22, 2022

“Ruling vindicates ATA’s contention that the Constitution prohibits states from tolling schemes targeted at the trucking industry” The American Trucking Associations hailed a decision by the U.S. District Court ruling Rhode Island’s predatory truck-only tolling plan RhodeWorks unconstitutional. “We told Rhode Island’s leaders from the start that their crazy scheme was not only discriminatory, but illegal,” said ATA President and […]

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Women In Trucking Association Announces New Gold Level Partnership with DAT Freight & Analytics

Women In Trucking Association Announces New Gold Level Partnership with DAT Freight & Analytics

| September 20, 2022

The Gold Level partnership is the highest level of support and commitment to the WIT mission The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) welcomes DAT Freight & Analytics as its newest Gold Level Partner. The Gold Level partnership is the highest level of support and commitment to the WIT mission: to encourage employment, promote accomplishments and […]

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HEROES WANTED: GOODYEAR ANNOUNCES CALL FOR 38th ANNUAL HIGHWAY HERO AWARD

HEROES WANTED: GOODYEAR ANNOUNCES CALL FOR 38th ANNUAL HIGHWAY HERO AWARD

| September 16, 2022

Program Celebrates Professional Truck Drivers’ Extraordinary Acts of Courage   In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced the return of its annual Highway Hero Award, a program that celebrates professional truck drivers who act selflessly for the good of others on the highways across North America.  Now through Dec. 31, […]

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ATA Celebrates America’s Truck Drivers

ATA Celebrates America’s Truck Drivers

| September 15, 2022

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 11-17 American Trucking Associations leaders, on behalf of the association and the industry, are celebrating and thanking the nation’s truck drivers this week as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. “Every day, our country’s 3.7 million truck drivers deliver America’s freight safely, securely and efficiently – they […]

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FMCSA to Host CMV Driver Appreciation Day Announcing Safety Initiatives for CMV Drivers

FMCSA to Host CMV Driver Appreciation Day Announcing Safety Initiatives for CMV Drivers

| September 14, 2022

Announcements include a new road safety awareness campaign and updates on the Women of Trucking Advisory Board The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is recognizing and celebrating our nation’s commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers by hosting a CMV Driver Appreciation Day to announce public safety initiatives and programs that prioritize the health and safety […]

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