ATA Congratulates President-elect Trump

Trucking Group Looks Forward to Working with New Administration

American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement after the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States:

"The American Trucking Associations congratulates President-elect Trump on his victory.

During the campaign, he highlighted the need to create jobs, and recognized that improving our nation's infrastructure is critical to strengthening the economy.  As the industry that moves nearly 70% of our nation's freight and is a key economic driver, we look forward to working with President-elect Trump on a host of issues, including long-term, sustainable infrastructure funding, tax reform and fair and free trade.

We have already begun meeting with the Trump transition team, and look forward to working closely with the new Administration on issues that will allow the trucking industry to continue to grow and move America forward.”

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Truckload Carriers Association Supports
Court Decision to Mandate Electronic Logging Devices

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that most professional truck drivers currently using paper logs to track their hours-of-service compliance must transition to an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) by December 18, 2017. The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) agrees with the decision, which mirrors TCA’s own ELD policy, established by its Regulatory Policy Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in 2011.

The ruling upholds the Final Rule on ELDs that was originally published in December 2015 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), on behalf of two truckers, had filed a lawsuit in March 2016 attempting to overturn the mandate. However, on October 31, 2016, the court rejected OOIDA’s claims.

TCA Chairman Russell Stubbs said, “I can remember a time when we referred to this technology as EOBRs (electronic on-board recorders) and opposed them. However, our members, being the innovators that they are, recognized the need for such technology, tested it, adopted it, and became leaders in a field that has placed safety and compliance at the forefront. We applaud the court’s decision in helping to level the playing field and getting ELDs another step closer to being placed in every truck on our roadways.”

David Heller, TCA’s vice president of government affairs, said, “We are fortunate to live in an era where hours-of-service regulations can be accurately tracked. TCA members have always been proactive in adopting technology that can aid in motor carrier compliance, so I know that the majority of them will be ahead of the curve when it comes to adopting ELD equipment. We will enjoy focusing on what’s next in trucking technology that will truly have a positive effect on motor carrier and driver safety.”

The decision does not change the rule’s exemption for pre-2000 year-model trucks, which are allowed to operate without an ELD. After December 16, 2019, all drivers and carriers subject to the rule must use certified, registered ELDs that comply with requirements of the ELD regulations.