Arizona Trucking Association

06/12/2026

When ATA goes to work, things get done.

SB 1452 passed the Arizona Senate on Final Read today 22-5-3 and is headed to Governor Katie Hobbs for her review and hopeful signature. This session, ATA made cargo theft a priority — and this bill is proof that good advocacy moves the needle.

But here's what makes today especially meaningful.

ATA's work on SB 1452 was the catalyst. Truckers, retailers, law enforcement, investigators, and supply chain professionals looked at what we were doing and said — we need to get ahead of this — and came together to form the Arizona Cargo Theft Coalition (AZCTC), which held its inaugural meeting today at the Arizona Attorney General's Office. Arizona has become a significant hotspot for cargo theft, and the AZCTC exists because our industry had the courage to name the problem and demand action.

ATA lit the match. The coalition is the fire.

We're proud to have played a role in bringing these partners to the table and we look forward to working alongside truckers, shippers, law enforcement, and prosecutors from across the state as this fight moves from the legislature to the streets.

Stay tuned for updates as SB 1452 heads to the Governor's desk.

Also, we'd like to thank our sponsor Elect Kevin Payne for being our sponsor and leading this effort at the Arizona Legislature. We'd also like to thank the members of Arizona House GOP Arizona Senate Republicans Arizona State Senate Democratic Caucus & Arizona House Democrats that voted for this important measure.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

HB 2305 is being sold as towing reform. It isn't. It's a set of rules with zero enforcement — a license to steal for bad actors. Arizona is already one of the worst states in the country for predatory towing. 260,000 non-consensual tows happen here every year. Without oversight, bad actors now have a law they can hide behind. Tell your Senator and Representatives: No enforcement, no reform. Vote NO on HB 2305.

Don't believe us, here is what Republican voters said about oversight.

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06/11/2026

ATA Urges Congress to Advance Transportation Innovation

During testimony before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear called on Congress to champion policies that speed the adoption of proven transportation technologies, bolster the nation’s supply chain resilience, and reinforce the United States’ position as a global leader in transportation innovation.

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ATA urges Congress to accelerate transportation innovation to strengthen supply chains and improve freight networks across the nation.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our good friend, Kevin Knight, on the announcement of his retirement. Kevin is a titan and his influence on the trucking industry will be felt for generations. Wishing him all the best in this next chapter.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. announced that Kevin P. Knight, one of the founders of Knight Transportation, former Chief Executive Officer from 1994 to 2014 and Executive Chairman of the board of directors, is retiring from the Company. This milestone follows a long and distinguished car...

05/26/2026

ICYIM: Gov. Hobbs issues EO on worker misclassification with new executive order targeting payroll fraud, unfair bidding, and labor violations in state contracting.

WHEREAS, creating good-paying jobs and increasing Arizonans’ take-home pay has been a top priority of my administration, resulting in more than 100,000 new jobs for Arizonans, the country’s most highly-skilled workforce as cultivated by our Talent Ready AZ workforce initiative, historic private ...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

The Arizona Trucking Association proudly recognizes those who defended the freedoms that drive our nation forward. We are deeply grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

What an incredible turnout for last week’s 2026 International Roadcheck event!

A huge thank you to DPS for taking the time to do ride-alongs with our members and allowing others to shadow during roadside inspections. These hands-on experiences give our members valuable insight into what officers look for during a stop and help promote safer, more informed operations across our industry.

We’d also like to thank Diamond Trucking for hosting the event at their facility and for serving as a lunch sponsor alongside White Mountain Trucking. Special thanks to Stewart Transport as well for providing breakfast for DPS.

As always, this event was a great success, and we appreciate everyone who participated and helped make it possible!

05/14/2026

Big news in the trucking industry.

"High Court Says Both [Brokers], Truck Driver Can Be Held Liable for Crash Involving Brokered Load"

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The high court ruled unanimously in favor of Shawn Montgomery, who lost part of his leg after an accident on an Illinois highway in 2017.

05/13/2026

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expanding the rollout of its new Motus registration system in Q2 as part of a major effort to modernize carrier registration. The updated platform is designed to improve security, streamline the registration process, and help combat fraud across the trucking industry.

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new system aims to increase security and save time for registrants.