Business Management ATA’s Spear takes aim at plaintiff attorneys, California emissions rules October 19, 2023 In a fiery keynote address at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition, the association’s president put industry foes on notice that trucking will continue to bring the…
Human Resources Spear signs 5-year contract extension at ATA May 19, 2021 The American Trucking Associations has extended the contract of president and CEO Chris Spear for another five-year term. “Chris has proven himself as an exceptional leader of the ATA during…
Infrastructure ATA president calls for improvements to NAFTA during MCE keynote address October 7, 2019 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – In a spirited keynote address, American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear urged those in trucking to “get out and kick some ass” in…
Human Resources Horvath to head safety at ATA August 14, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is naming Dan Horvath their new vice president of safety policy. In the role Horvath will oversee the association’s Safety Policy and…
Regulations ATA sues Rhode Island over ‘Rhodeworks’ toll program July 11, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and three motor carriers are suing the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation in a U.S. Federal Court. The suit,…
Business Management ATA relaunches dues-based accounting and finance council June 29, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced the revival of the National Accounting and Finance Council (NAFC). The council will be reinstated with the new, dues-based membership…
Business Management ATA aiming for inclusiveness in mid-year meeting rebranding March 20, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – Changes are coming to the American Trucking Associations (ATA) mid-year meeting. In an effort to be more inclusive, the organization is re-branding the May Leadership Meeting as…
Infrastructure ATA calling for improved infrastructure funding February 23, 2018 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pulling out all the stops in an effort to get the government to invest in upgraded infrastructure in the United States.
Transportation Martinez confirmed as FMCSA head February 14, 2018 Ray Martinez ARLINGTON, VA – Ray Martinez has been confirmed as the new head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the United States. President and CEO of…
Infrastructure White House Infrastructure plan falls short: ATA February 13, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) says the new infrastructure plan from the White House falls short on what’s needed to repair roadways, and is calling for more…
Business Management ATA president says Trump administration will empower trucking industry February 27, 2017 Spear, Graham and Carroll focus on the future during opening of Omnitracs Outlook 2017
Transportation Who needs a driver? October 6, 2016 ATA stresses importance of dialogue in advance of looming autonomous technology
Business Management ATA names Duckworth new CFO September 12, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has named Rusty Duckworth as its new chief financial officer. ATA president and CEO Chris Spear made the announcement Sept. 12, with…
Human Resources ATA names Graves’ successor July 1, 2016 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) will bring back a former association executive to replace outgoing president and CEO Bill Graves. Chris Spear, who was previously ATA senior…
