Profile: Arizona Trucking Association

The Arizona Trucking Association and the trucking industry have a long and rich history in Arizona. From the early 20th century, trucks were the primary mode for hauling copper from Arizona mines to processing and manufacturing plants, raw cotton to gins and mills, cattle to railheads and local markets, and retail goods to the state's growing population centers.

Today, cross-border trucking operations move produce and manufactured products from Mexico into Arizona and points beyond. Arizona's construction industry-building housing, commercial properties and roads-relies heavily on trucks, along with the myriad other businesses of all sizes that depend on trucks to move the products so in demand in Arizona's thriving consumer markets. In Arizona, trucking is everybody's business.

ATA has represented the Arizona truck and bus industries since 1937. The Arizona Motor Transport Association (AMTA), as ATA was originally called, was incorporated on September 9, 1937 as a non-profit trade organization. AMTA officially changed its name to Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) on March 19, 2004.

In 2007, ATA celebrated its 70th anniversary commemorating seven decades of service to the industry and the State of Arizona. In May, ATA moved into a new, more spacious headquarters located at 75th Avenue and Madison in west Phoenix.  This new member-built facility boasts an expanded Vehicle Registration Office and waiting area; fully equipped double classroom (soon to be equipped with modern audio/visual capabilities) and catering kitchen; parking for more than 50 cars; and an area where certified staff can perform truck VIN inspections.