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July’s Truck Tonnage Index Drops After June Rally

According to the American Trucking Associations, the advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 5.1% in July (109.6) after increasing 8.9% the previous month (115.5).

ATA, AMSA Join Forces for Conference, New Council

The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) have made the move to join the American Trucking Associations (ATA), which includes the annual Moving & Storage Conference as well as the creation of a new training/education council.

ATA: Trucking Remains Dominant Freight Mode

The combination of generating $791.7 billion in revenue and moving 11.84 billion tons of freight in 2019 adds up to trucking being the dominant freight mode, according to ATA American Trucking Trends 2020, the latest edition of American Trucking Associations’ annual data compendium.

Average Roadside Repair Costs Up 30% Year Over Year

The average cost per roadside repair is up 30% year over year, but five systems account for almost 70% of the work – identifying where many fleets might want to focus their attention.

How Drivers Can Stay Safe During George Floyd Protests

Some truck drivers have reported looting of packages, bricks being thrown, and other dangerous situations sometimes encountered when they are in areas where protesters are demonstrating against police violence in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

ATA Opens 2020 MCE Registration, Addresses COVID-19 Challenges

The American Trucking Associations recently opened registration for the 2020 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for October 24-27, while also addressing concerns related to the current coronavirus pandemic.

April Truck Tonnage Takes a Dive, 11.3% Below Last Year

The American Trucking Associations’ Truck Tonnage Index saw a huge drop in for-hire freight levels in April, plummetting 12.2% after seeing a slight 0.4% upturn in March.

More Industry Events Cancelled, Rescheduled & Reformatted Due to Pandemic

Another round of cancellations has hit the trucking industry with associations announcing more events being either postponed, reformatted, or outright cancelled.

Fleets Share COVID-19 Driver Safety Insights

From hand sanitizer to sick time, from PPE to training, three fleets shared how they're supporting their truck drivers during the pandemic in a webinar put on by American Trucking Associations and its Safety Management Council.

Trump: ‘Truck Drivers Form the Lifeblood of Our Economy’

At a White House event April 16, President Donald Trump thanked the truck drivers who are ensuring that essential goods make their way to their much-needed destinations, calling them the lifeblood of our economy.

July’s Truck Tonnage Index Drops After June Rally

ATA, AMSA Join Forces for Conference, New Council

ATA: Trucking Remains Dominant Freight Mode

Average Roadside Repair Costs Up 30% Year Over Year

How Drivers Can Stay Safe During George Floyd Protests

ATA Opens 2020 MCE Registration, Addresses COVID-19 Challenges

April Truck Tonnage Takes a Dive, 11.3% Below Last Year

More Industry Events Cancelled, Rescheduled & Reformatted Due to Pandemic

Fleets Share COVID-19 Driver Safety Insights

Trump: ‘Truck Drivers Form the Lifeblood of Our Economy’

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