Fleet reps tout U.S. tax cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives from three carriers belonging to the American Trucking Associations (ATA) visited the White House Rose Garden today, touting tax relief under the Tax Cuts and Jobs…

American trucking head calls for infrastructure spending

ARLINGTON, VA - The head of the American Trucking Associations has called on the U.S. government to invest more in highway infrastructure to help the trucking industry keep up with growing demand for freight transportation services.

ATA leader applauds Trump plans

ORLANDO, FL - The U.S. Trump Administration clearly has a friend in America's trucking industry. Chris Spear, president and Chief Executive Officer of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), delivered a wide-ranging state of the industry address at an annual meeting today - promoting everything from proposed tax reforms to a pending mandate for Electronic Logging Devices, and Trump's commitment to raise funds for infrastructure. In the past year, the group has met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and all 10 House and Senate Committee leaders and ranking members. But a clear highlight, demonstrated through pictures around the convention hall, was an appearance at the White House with 12 America's Road Team captains. "ATA in now fully engaged in reforming our country's decaying tax laws," he added, referring to the associations hosting a recent meeting with Trump in Pennsylvania. Citing trucks as "the barometer for the nation's economy", Trump at that meeting introduced a proposal for a 20% cut in corporate tax rates and eliminating estate taxes.

Trucking a key to autonomous vehicles: Spear

PHOENIX, AZ -- According to president and CEO Chris Spear, the American Trucking Associations has "shaped the interstate highway system" in the 84 years since its inception, something that needs to continue during the Trump administration.

Spear attacks lawmakers, pledges action

LAS VEGAS, NV - The president and Chief Executive Officer of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) launched a blistering attack on the record of U.S. lawmakers on Monday, pledging to take action on issues ranging from taxation to Hours of Service.