As one of the nation’s largest employers, the trucking industry faces myriad issues associated with hiring, training, and maintaining its workforce. The Labor page some of the large issues affecting motor carrier employers.
Overview & ATA's Position
Latest News
ATA Commends Senate Push for Federal Hair Testing Standards
ATA Pleased to See Obama Administration Overtime Rules Blocked
Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear reacted to a ruling by Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocking the Obama Administration’s new overtime rule from taking effect.
Driver Rest Break Fix Would Ensure Uniform Safety Rules Nationwide
Today, American Trucking Associations leaders called on Congress to reject efforts by organized labor and trial attorneys that would impose a patchwork of state scheduling rules on the nation’s foremost movers of goods.
Driver Turnover Up Slightly in Third Quarter, ATA Economist Says
The turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose one percentage point to an annualized rate of 97% in the third quarter of 2014, according to new data released today by American Trucking Associations.
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Legislative, Regulatory and Litigation Efforts
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