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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.

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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
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Bill Seeks Crackdown on 鈥楥hameleon Carriers鈥

鈥淭hese companies game the system, ignore the law and put American families at risk, all while punishing hardworking truckers who follow the rules,鈥 Rep. Harriet Hageman (R鈥慦yo.) said.

February 18, 2026
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Perspective: Restoring Integrity Is Key to Trucking鈥檚 Future

The trucking industry's path forward begins with restoring professionalism and integrity. Safety, reliability and trust in America鈥檚 supply chain depend on it, writes ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

February 17, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

DOT, FMCSA Sweep Removes 2,000 Truckers and CMVs

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy applauded officials with the FMCSA as well as DOTs from more than two dozen states for carrying out the SafeDRIVE campaign in January.

February 10, 2026
BusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA Picks 20 Drivers as Newest America鈥檚 Road Team Captains

American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional truck drivers based on their safety records and professionalism to serve as America鈥檚 Road Team captains for 2026-2027.

January 27, 2026
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Federal Agents Take Aim at 鈥楥abotage鈥 in Arizona

Commercial truck drivers holding B-1 visas can haul freight between the U.S. and Mexico but are prohibited from domestic U.S. transport of goods, even if those goods are foreign in origin.

January 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

December Freight Tonnage Inched Up Against Sluggish Market

Freight tonnage remained constrained with a slight sequential improvement in December, failing to overcome its generally lower levels, American Trucking Associations reported Jan. 20.

January 22, 2026
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ATA Begins Surveying for 2026 Driver Compensation Study

The last ATA Driver Compensation Study found truckload drivers earned median annual pay of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase compared with the level reported in 2021鈥檚 study.

January 15, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

International Lines Up EPA 2027 S13 Powertrain

鈥淲e are marching forward as though this emissions regulation lands at the beginning of 2027,鈥 said Dan Kayser, executive vice president of commercial operations at International.

January 8, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking

"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said.

January 6, 2026

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