Truck Accidents News: ATA
Trucking Exec Raises Concerns over Higher Tolls and Safety
Speaking on behalf of the American Trucking Association, an NFI officer cautioned the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee recently that rising toll rates are a threat to consumers, the trucking industry, and the safety of travelers using our nation’s roadways. Work Truck Magazine reported in a recent issue that Steve Grabell, NFI Chief Financial …
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Trucking Death Rate Declines as Enforcement Toughens
I am pleased with a new report released Monday that shows large truck-related highway fatalities dropped 14.1% to the lowest level yet recorded, according to an analysis of 2009 Department of Transportation data. Said Bill Graves, President of the American Trucking Associations, which released the report: “This is great news, not just for the trucking …
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