Transportation & Infrastructure
ARA Announces Service to Help its Members Train More Drivers
Jan 24, 2024
ARA announces a new member service to help effectively train more drivers to meet the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Read MoreARA Applauds Committee Vote Passing Supply Chain Bills
May 24, 2023
ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement in support of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure's vote to pass bills aimed at addressing ongoing supply chain challenges.
Read MoreARA Applauds Passage of Lower Energy Costs Act
Mar 30, 2023
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the House vote today to adopt the Lower Energy Costs Act.
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An economically efficient, effective intermodal transportation system is important for the financial well-being of agricultural business and rural communities throughout the U.S. Connectivity remains critical to supporting the competitive advantage that rural communities bring to the economy.
Read MoreARA, Ag Groups Urge Congress to Pass Tentative Agreement, Avoid Rail Strike
Nov 30, 2022
ARA joined more than 200 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group today urging Congress to pass legislation to avoid a national rail strike.
Read MoreARA Commends FMCSA Seasonal Ag CDL Reforms
Sep 29, 2022
Today ARA applauds the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for publishing reforms to the Seasonal Ag CDL program. ARA Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Counsel Richard Gupton issued a statement.
ARA Encouraged by Announcement of Tentative Rail Labor Agreement
Sep 15, 2022
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is encouraged and relieved by the White House announcement this morning of a tentative agreement reached between the rail carriers and labor unions.
Read MoreARA Commends the Senate's Vote to Reform NEPA
Aug 04, 2022
The U.S. Senate voted to reverse the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rulemaking related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations Revisions. Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Counsel Richard Gupton issued a statement in support of the vote.
Read MoreARA Applauds House Action on Ocean Shipping Reform, Urges Senate to Follow Suit
Dec 09, 2021
Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President and CEO Daren Coppock issued a statement of support following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021.
Read MoreInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Passage is Bipartisan Success
Nov 06, 2021
Today the ARA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement.
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