Transportation & Infrastructure

Lack of drivers concerns ag retailers (AgriPulse)

Apr 01, 2020

ARA's Richard Gupton and Daren Coppock highlight what FMCSA is doing to relieve the driver burden and what next steps can be taken.

Helpful Links on COVID-19

Mar 10, 2020

ARA sent an update to its membership on the Administration's efforts to help Americans prepare for COVID-19 and protect their employees.

Transportation & Infrastructure

An economically efficient, effective intermodal transportation system is important for the financial well-being of agricultural business and rural communities throughout the U.S.

AgPro Radio Podcast: What to Expect From DC in 2020

Jan 08, 2020

Hear about what's next in 2020 from ARA's Richard Gupton as he gives four timely updates on trade, surface transportation and policy engagement in this episode of the AgPro Radio podcast.

ARA SUPPORTS USDOT HOURS OF SERVICE PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVED DRIVER SAFETY AND FLEXIBILITY

Aug 14, 2019

The FMCSA is encouraging everyone to review and comment on this proposal within the 45-day public comment period.

ARA TESTIFIES ON EXCESSIVE FREIGHT AND DEMURRAGE CHARGES, URGES STB TO HOLD RAILROADS ACCOUNTABLE

May 22, 2019

On May 22, 2019, ARA testified before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) about excessive demurrage and accessorial charges against agricultural retailers and distributors.

Alliance of industry regulators and retailers

ALLIANCE BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND REGULATORS SHOWS FERTILIZER AND AG RETAILERS ARE SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY

Feb 04, 2019

The alliance, while just announced today, has already completed its first project with the unveiling of a training video showing a mock agricultural retail facility inspection.

ARA APPLAUDS EPA ON PROPOSED NEW WATER RULE

Dec 11, 2018

This proposed rule is a positive step toward regulatory certainty for America’s farmers, ranchers and ag retailers.