- ATA Releases
Trucking Trends for 2015
2015-07-30
Trucking soared to new heights in 2014, and American Trucking Associations has the scoop on all
the numbers. Here are some highlights from the latest release of American Trucking Trends.
- Are Speed Limiters in Every
Trucker's Near Future?
2013-05-13
Limiting trucks to a predetermined set speed limit has long been a controversial topic,
especially among truck drivers. And while many of the nation's largest carriers already have
speed limiters installed on all their rigs, many drivers still refuse to work for fleets that
limit the speed on their vehicles.
- Raising Gross Weight Limits on
Commercial Vehicles Proposed
2012-02-06
A bill that was recently introduced to congress includes a raising the weight limit for
commercial vehicles from 88,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds. This is an increase of 21 percent,
which has many civil engineers and lawmakers worried about the impact on current infrastructure.