The American Trucking Associations has released its annual compendium of data – ATA American Trucking Trends 2020. This is a comprehensive look into what went on in the trucking industry last year. In this industry, trends are an indispensable tool for those making the decisions. Some of the trends analyzed…
The holiday weekend is upon us and the truck drivers of the American Trucking Association’s Share the Road safety program have some advice to share with all of us to stay safe this busy weekend. This is one of the busiest travel weekends and the top piece of advice given…
According to the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index put out by the American Trucking Associations, truck tonnage fell 1% in May. In April, this report showed a fall of 10.3% in truck tonnage but ATA’s Chief Economist is not too concerned about it. There are still many indicators out there that…
American Trucking Associations is asking for nominations for the next round of captains for America’s Road Team. Since 1986, this elite group of professional drivers put a safe and positive face on the trucking industry. They go out and educate people all over the country regarding how the trucking industry…
The American Trucking Associations has released the newest results of its Driver Compensation Study. The last study was done in 2017, and when compared to the data from 2019, shows an average driver pay increase of $6,000, including bonuses. Some of the fleets who responded to the study reported that…
According to the American Trucking Associations, the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 12.2%. In March, there was a small increase of 0.4% so this was quite the decline. This historic drop is no doubt a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting everyone in the country, especially those in the trucking…
The American Trucking Associations has unveiled the new logo for the 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The week of September 13-20 will be dedicated to showing the millions of truck drivers out there just how much they are needed and appreciated. Along with a new logo, the ATA has…
During a conference out on the White House’s South Lawn, President Trump thanked the entire trucking industry for keeping this country together and working. With him were some truck drivers and the President of the American Trucking Associations, Chris Spear, among others. Click the link below to read the full…
A small selection of leaders from the trucking industry have been chosen to work with the White House to help reboot the economy. Those chosen include American Trucking Associations CEO and President Chris Spear, Fred Smith of FedEx, David Abney of UPS, John Roberts III of J.B. Hunt, and Darren…
The American Trucking Associations is praising the Senate for passing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. This bill will help Americans and small businesses recover from the health crisis going on all over the world right now. Like other small businesses, this bill will help small trucking companies…