After a 6.2% jump in July, the American Trucking Association’s advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 3.2% in August. Yet, when compared to August 2018, the SA index increased 4.1%. Since the 1970s, the ATA has been calculating the tonnage index based on surveys from its members….
The American Trucking Association’s Technology & Maintenance Council has named Kelby Bentley of FedEx Freight the TMCSuperTech2019 Grand Champion. Showcasing North America’s top commercial vehicle technicians, this competition showed us the skills technicians have and how much they are needed in this industry. Also, winning first in their tracks were…
For a while now, there have been many reports out there about a truck driver shortage. Even the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has released reports about a shortage. Yet the Bureau of Labor Statistics is saying that this is not quite the case. In the article linked below, there are…
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council has opened its 15th annual National Technician Skills Competitions. The TMCSuperTech 2019 is being held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. From around the country, 132 technicians will be competing in three tracks, Heavy-Duty, Trailer, and Light/Medium Vehicles. Also, 49…
The American Trucking Associations has told a House Subcommittee that using tolls to finance construction and maintenance of the infrastructure is damaging to the trucking industry. They are more than willing to pay their fair share but feel that tolls are not the way to to go and hurts the…
The American Trucking Associations has announced that this week, September 8-14, is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This week, let us celebrate the 3.5 million professional truck drivers who keep our nation’s economy going strong. So, if you see a truck driver out there thank them for the food on…
The American Trucking Associations has released the ATA Freight Transportation Forecast: 2019 to 2030. This annual forecast shows continued growth in the freight economy. According to the report, freight tonnage will grow and revenues will increase. This is a valuable tool for those in the trucking industry to see where…
Provider of driver retention tools, Stay Metrics has provided a free list of ideas on getting the most out of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This ATA holiday runs September 8-14 this year and celebrates truck drivers. After interviewing people in the trucking industry, Stay Metrics has supplied us with…
427 men and women have gathered at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the the 82nd annual National Truck Driving Championships. As the best in the trucking industry from all over the country, these men and women will show off their knowledge of the industry and…
The American Trucking Associations has delivered a congratulatory letter to the 427 truck drivers who have qualified for the 2019 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships. Each of these drivers has had an accident-free year of driving and won their state-level driving championships for their vehicle…