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Enforcement Stay for CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule
Enforcement Stay for CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule CARB has announced an enforcement stay to its Advanced Clean Fleets rule. Following discussions with the California Trucking Association, CARB agreed to allow flexibility for fleets in reporting their California vehicles as required by the regulation. Under this agreement, fleets can voluntarily register their trucks under the…
Read MoreHoliday Driving Tips from Professional Drivers
Holiday Driving Tips from Professional Drivers The American Trucking Associations and professional drivers from ATA’s Share the Road highway safety program are encouraging the estimated 115.2 million people traveling over the holiday season this year to put safety first as they make their journeys. Read more CategoriesCategories Select Category Advocacy General Infrastructure & Project Updates Legislative Update…
Read MoreCARB Extends Reporting Deadline for Clean Truck Check Program
CARB Extends Reporting Deadline for Clean Truck Check Program The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is extending the Clean Truck Check reporting deadline to January 31, 2024, to allow vehicle owners additional time to complete their initial fleet reporting and meet the 2023 compliance fee payment requirements. To access the reporting database to complete your…
Read MoreOregon Court Strikes Down State Climate Program
Oregon Court Strikes Down State Climate Program The Oregon’s Court of Appeals invalidated the Climate Protection Program (CPP) rules that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had implemented, a significant blow to the program that mandates increasing cuts in emissions from natural gas utilities, suppliers of gasoline, diesel, kerosene and propane and large industrial…
Read MoreNew ATRI Analysis Examines California’s Electrification Readiness
New ATRI Analysis Examines California’s Electrification Readiness The American Transportation Research Institute today released an analysis examining the state of California’s readiness for full vehicle electrification. The research expands on ATRI’s 2022 report, Charging Infrastructure Challenges for the U.S. Electric Vehicle Fleet, by providing a more granular analysis of the challenges in one state as it…
Read MoreSalem Voters Defeat Payroll Tax
Salem Voters Defeat Payroll Tax Over 82% of Salem voters cast a “No” vote on the so called Safe Salem Payroll tax in yesterday’s special election. Last July, the Salem City Council voted to enact the tax, which would have cost everyone living or working in Salem – even commuters – about $40 a month…
Read MoreNEW! OTA Training Catalog
NEW! OTA Training Catalog Get a comprehensive look at the training classes and other learning opportunities that OTA has to offer with the new OTA Training Catalog. Download and share it now! CategoriesCategories Select Category Advocacy General Infrastructure & Project Updates Legislative Update Member News Safety & Regulations Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month April 2024…
Read MoreOTA Member Nick Card Recognized at ATA Event
OTA Member Nick Card Recognized at ATA Event The American Trucking Associations recognized Nicholas Card, vice president of Combined Transport Inc., Central Point, Oregon, with the 2023 Dameo Award at the Chairman’s Membership Committee during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition. Nick is also the current chair of OTA’s Membership Committee and was elected to…
Read MoreATRI Releases Top Industry Concerns
ATRI Releases Top Industry Concerns The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its 19th annual Top Industry Issues report, identifying the leading industry concerns. The Economy topped the list this year. Other issues making the list include Truck Parking, Fuel Prices, the Driver Shortage, Driver Compensation and, for the first time, Zero-Emission Vehicles. The…
Read MoreMeals for Drivers – Thank You!
Meals for Drivers – Thank You! OTA wants to thank everyone who supported this year’s Meals for Drivers events! Your donations made it possible to feed hundreds of drivers traveling through Cascade Locks, Ashland and Woodburn during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Read all about it… We’d like to thank the following for contributing to…
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