ATA Urges Congress to Focus Highway Bill on Freight Routes: TT Daily

March 20, 2026

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ATA Urges Congress to Focus Highway Bill on Freight Routes

The trucking industry is asking lawmakers to center the next surface transportation bill on the National Highway System, parking and the federal excise tax. Read more…

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