Enjoy the October 16th, 2019 ATA Daily Digest here.
Road Closure 10.15.19
The Alaska Railroad crossing at C Street & Whitney Road & C Street will be single lane only from 1:00PM to 3:00PM today to allow for painting to be completed. Flaggers are to be on sight to assist vehicles through the crossing during this time period.
American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition
Hello Members, Here is a synopsis of the issues addressed at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE) that our Executive Director attended this past week in San Diego, CA. View ATA Daily Digest
ATA Executive Director to speak at Freight Forum 2019
Friday, October 4th from 1PM to 4:15PM @ UAA’s West Campus Central Lot and North Campus Lot. VIEW FLYER
Alaska DOT&PF Recognizes National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 13, 2019 Contact: Meadow Bailey, (907) 451-2240, meadow.bailey@alaska.gov Alaska DOT&PF Recognizes National Truck Driver Appreciation Week In Alaska, 94% of communities depend on trucking to receive goods. (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is recognizing National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 8-14. At weigh stations in Anchorage […]
What inspectors will be looking for next week during CVSA’s Brake Safety Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-22 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing, and if the results of June’s 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz are any indicator, trouble lies ahead for many operators. CVSA placed 12,019 trucks and 2,784 drivers out of service, accounting for a 17.9% […]
Ketchikan Front, Mill, & Stedman Streets Reconstruction Public Notice
Update: 09/03/2019 Secon and the Alaska Department of Transportation will be working on Front, Mill & Stedman St from Grant to Deermount this week. Crew will be working from 3pm to 6am during this phase of construction. There will be no detours on Front Mill or Stedman Streets today, Tuesday 09/03. No Parking Notice – Front, […]
Feeding our Neighbors Food Drive
Dear fellow ATA members, Each year in the fall the Food Bank of Alaska is looking at almost empty shelves in their supply rooms. This year Anchorage Mayor, Ethan Berkowitz has declared an emergency due to the non-funding of so many community programs. Through 148 partner agencies Food Bank of Alaska serves an average of […]
Glenn Highway Eagle River Bridge Construction Update: September Updates
Construction Update Dear Fellow Alaskan: The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has an update on the Glenn Highway Eagle River Bridge construction project. September Lane Closures – Earthquake Repairs As part of this project, DOT&PF will be repairing earthquake damage to the abutments of the northbound Glenn Highway Eagle River Bridge. These repairs include […]
BP’s Announcement
Dear Alaska Community Leader, Today, BP Alaska is sharing some difficult news and I want you to hear directly from me. The company is announcing its decision to sell all of BP’s Alaska business interests to Hilcorp Alaska and exit the state. Saying goodbye is never easy – and this one hits me hard as […]
