ATA Responds to Congressional Inquiry from Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change
On February 20, ATA filed its response to the Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change co-chaired by Senator Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Waxman (D-CA).
ATA Files Comments on NHTSA Survey For Next Round of Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards
On February 19, ATA submitted comments on NHTSA's Proposed Collection of Information: Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Fleet Survey.
ATA Responds on Climate Change
On February 20, ATA filed its response to the Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change co-chaired by Senator Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Waxman (D-CA).
DOT to Survey Fleet Managers in Preparation for Next Round of Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards
In a notice appearing in the Federal Register on December 19, 2012, NHTSA is soliciting comments on its intent to survey truck fleet managers for the next round of truck fuel efficiency standards and
Supreme Court Grants Review in LA Port Case
On January 11, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court granted ATA’s petition for review of the Ninth Circuit’s decision in its LA Port challenge
CARB Issue Tire Compliance Summary
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has published a summary of the compliance deadlines for low rolling resistance tires under its Tractor-Trailer Greenhouse Gas Regulation. The regulation requires the use of low rolling resistance tires on 53
Pressure Increases on EPA to Establish National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
On November 28, the Institute for Policy Integrity (IPI) filed a notice of intent to sue EPA if the agency fails to respond to a 2009 petition it filed seeking a national low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS
More Srigent Equipment Requirements in California
After the first of the year, trucks and 53-foot trailers operating in California will be subject to more stringent requirements under regulations being implemented by
Carb Grants Extension For Open-Shoulder Retreads
Last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced they will continue to allow the installation of non-SmartWay verified open-shoulder drive retreads through the end of 2013. ATA had sought this extension in order to enable fleets that use ope
Ninth Circuit Hears Appeal in Challenge to California
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument in a challenge brought by a number of groups