transportation policy
Federal Push to Address Truck Parking Shortage Turns to Driver Input
The truck parking shortage continues to drag on across the country, and federal agencies are now looking directly to drivers for answers. While...
Bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus Launches with Focus on Safety and Industry Growth
For the first time, trucking now has a dedicated caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has formally...
Women in Trucking Leadership Takes Center Stage at ATA’s 2025 Symposium in Pennsylvania
This week in Pittsburgh, the 2025 Women In Motion (WIM) Symposium is bringing together some of the most influential leaders across transportation, logistics,...
NYC Council Greenlights Overnight Parking for Trucks in Industrial Zones
The trucking community in New York is celebrating a significant win following the New York City Council's recent decision to authorize overnight truck...
Truck Drivers with Oversize Loads to Retain Rest Break Exemption
Truck drivers transporting oversize or overweight loads will maintain their exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) 30-minute rest break requirement....
NYC DOT Targets Overweight Vehicles With New Enforcement Measures
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is ramping up its efforts to combat damage caused by overweight vehicles. A newly...
Secure Your Spot at the 2025 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego
Registration is officially open for the 2025 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE), hosted by the American Trucking Associations. Set for October 25–28...
ATRI Study Explores Solutions for Public Truck Parking Shortages
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has unveiled its latest research on the pressing need for increased truck parking at public rest areas....
OOIDA Urges Lawmakers to Adopt Stronger Truck Driver Training Standards
While obtaining a cosmetology license in Missouri requires 1,500 hours of training, some truck driving schools in the state offer commercial driver’s licenses...
Autonomous Truck Regulations Debated Across Five States
The issue of autonomous truck regulation is making headlines in state legislatures from Delaware to Montana. With the growing adoption of autonomous technologies,...
