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Stay informed with the latest ATA transportation news, covering key developments shaping the trucking and freight industry. This category features updates from the American Trucking Associations, including policy initiatives, regulatory changes, industry insights and leadership perspectives. Explore reporting that highlights the issues influencing carriers, drivers and supply chain stakeholders nationwide, offering context and analysis to help readers navigate the evolving landscape of commercial transportation.

GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA, OOIDA Press Congress to Enhance Safety in Trucking

The groups said that to ensure new carriers operate more efficiently, a stronger, prevention-focused program should continue to guide FMCSA鈥檚 safety strategy.

March 31, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

FMCSA Toughens Enforcement of Carrier Number Transfers

鈥淔MCSA will inactivate USDOT Numbers upon discovery that the number is being used by anyone other than the assigned legal person,鈥 the FMCSA said.

March 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

ATA Urges Congress to Focus Highway Bill on Freight Routes

The trucking industry is asking lawmakers to center the next surface transportation bill on the National Highway System, parking and the federal excise tax.

March 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

ATA鈥檚 Spear Rallies TMC Fleets as Fuel Pressures Mount

ATA President Chris Spear outlined for TMC attendees the breakneck pace at which challenges are confronting the carriers that comprise ATA's membership base.

March 17, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TMC Advances TechCelerate Now Efforts

Robert Braswell, TMC鈥檚 executive director, provided an overview of the council鈥檚 efforts to support FMCSA鈥檚 ongoing TechCelerate Now program. It was renewed for a second phase in 2024.

March 16, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

ATA Shines Spotlight on Staged Truck Accidents

Triple G Express President Randy Guillot is featured in the latest episode of the "Driven" documentary series for his efforts to fight back when criminals targeted his drivers.

March 12, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

ATA Backs Expansion of Pell Aid to Short鈥慣erm Job Courses

Under the rule, eligible students could use Pell Grants for courses lasting eight to 15 weeks 鈥 a change sought by ATA, which pointed to CDL training and diesel technician instruction.

March 10, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Cargo Theft Spurs Sen. Young to Advance SAFER Transport Act

Sponsored by Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), the Securing American Freight, Enforcement and Reliability in Transport Act responds to escalating criminal activity across the freight sector.

March 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

ATRI Launches 2026 Operational Costs Survey

Data for 2025 can be submitted online or by PDF via ATRI鈥檚 website. All confidential data is protected and published only in anonymized averages.

February 27, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ATA Seeks Expanded Compliance Latitude for EPA '27 Rules

American Trucking Associations is asking EPA to re-evaluate and make adjustments to its forthcoming nitrogen oxide emissions rules for 2027 model-year heavy-duty trucks.

February 19, 2026

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