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ATRI Names Page Siplon Next President and COO
ATRI Names Page Siplon Next President and COO The Board of Directors of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, today announced the selection of nationally recognized transportation and logistics executive Page Siplon as its next president and chief operating officer. Siplon will join ATRI in November, working alongside current ATRI…
Read MoreATA Names Mark Colson as New President & CEO
ATA Names Mark Colson as New President & CEO Mark Colson will become ATA president and CEO on December 1. Colson most recently served as president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association since 2019; he’ll continue to lead the association through November. Colson also held roles on ATA’s Strategic Priorities Committee and Truck PAC…
Read MoreATRI Surveys – Impacts of Driver Health
ATRI Surveys – Impacts of Driver Health ATRI has launched two new surveys, for motor carriers and for truck drivers, as part of a new research initiative on driver health. This ATRI research will identify the impact of driver health on trucking operations and costs to further underscore its importance to the industry: Drivers are…
Read MoreApplication Period Open: Oregon DEQ 2026 Diesel Mitigation & Infrastructure Grants
Application Period Open: Oregon DEQ 2026 Diesel Mitigation & Infrastructure Grants Diesel fleet and equipment owners can now apply for a variety of reimbursement grants to support efforts to reduce emissions across the state under Oregon DEQ’s 2026 Diesel Emissions Mitigation and Zero-Emissions Infrastructure Funding programs. Available grants include: Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants and Federal…
Read MoreUPDATED SEPT. 10: FMCSA Extends Wildfire Waiver Extension
UPDATED SEPT. 10: FMCSA Extends Wildfire Waiver Extension UPDATED SEPTEMBER 10: The hours of service wildfire waiver has been extended through FMCSA for another 30 days. Due to ongoing active wildfires, the State of Oregon, on September 2, 2026, requested FMCSA again extend the emergency regulatory relief. Because emergency conditions have not abated, FMCSA is…
Read MoreTake the 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey
Take the 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey Since 2005, ATRI’s Top Industry Issues Survey has served as a unique and vital tool for the trucking industry. Just a few minutes of your time will provide valuable information to ensure the long-term health of the industry. Make your voice heard by using the QR code…
Read MoreShare Your Oregon Transportation Priorities
Share Your Oregon Transportation Priorities Gov. Tina Kotek’s Rebuilding Transportation Vision Workgroup has launched a public survey to hear directly from Oregonians about their priorities for Oregon’s transportation system. The survey will be available until 6 p.m., Sept. 10. Feedback from the survey will help inform the upcoming recommendations from the Workgroup that will be delivered to the governor in December. The brief survey includes the following questions: What…
Read MoreOregon Extends Temporary Change to Summertime Fuel Requirements
Oregon Extends Temporary Change to Summertime Fuel Requirements The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended the temporary change to the state’s motor vehicle fuel standards to remain aligned with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency fuel waiver. It has now been extended through Sept. 15, 2026. The original order was signed by Oregon DEQ…
Read MoreMotor Carriers: Participate in Study Assessing the Potential Safety Benefits of Driver-Facing Cameras
Motor Carriers: Participate in Study Assessing the Potential Safety Benefits of Driver-Facing Cameras The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has called on motor carriers to participate in its Safety Impacts of In-Cab Monitoring research, which will assess how driver-facing cameras (DFCs) can positively impact safety and operational metrics. Motor carriers are invited to participate by Friday,…
Read MoreEmergency Declaration and Suspension of HOS Regulations in Response to Wildfire Activity in Oregon
Emergency Declaration and Suspension of HOS Regulations in Response to Wildfire Activity in Oregon Due to critical statewide fire danger as declared in Governor Kotek’s June 15 Executive Order (EO 26-10), and pursuant to ORS 823.012, ODOT Interim Director Lisa Sumption has issued an emergency waiver (ODOT EW 26-01). Per 49 CFR 390.23(b), Parts 395.3…
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