American Trucking Associations News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Safety

ATA Trends Report Reveals Industry’s Revenue, Trade Highlights

The trucking industry’s total revenue and cross-border operations experienced significant increases last year, according to the recently released American Trucking Trends report by American Trucking Associations.

August 1, 2019
Business, Safety

NTDAW Makes Big-League Move With Trucking Day at Nationals Park

If you’ve ever enjoyed nachos or a hot dog at baseball game, you have a truck driver to thank for transporting it. On Sept. 13, American Trucking Associations will do just that as it honors truck drivers during a major league baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

July 15, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FMCSA’s Ray Martinez: Industry Collaboration, Data Play Key Roles in Agency’s Work

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is focused on improving infrastructure and creating common-sense regulations, and open communication with the trucking industry enhances the government’s efforts.

May 8, 2019
Government, Business

ATA Among Members of New USMCA Coalition

President Donald Trump’s trade agreement with Canada and Mexico received a significant endorsement as more than 200 companies and associations representing freight and farming stakeholders urged Congress to pass the deal.

February 27, 2019
Government, Business

Barry Pottle Completes Climb From Cab to Chairman's Seat

BANGOR, Maine — The story of how Barry Pottle rescued his longtime family enterprise is a testament to the determination and business acumen of the tall, soft-spoken, thoughtful man with an encyclopedic knowledge of trucking who has risen to become ATA chairman.

October 30, 2018
Perspective

Opinion: Times Are Good, but Our Industry Can't Rest

It is a great time to be in trucking. Signs demonstrating the strength of our industry and economy are everywhere.

October 26, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

ATA Hires Dan Horvath as New Safety Policy Director

American Trucking Associations has hired Dan Horvath to serve as its new director of safety policy, according to an April 4 announcement.

April 5, 2018
Business, Safety

ATA Leaders Express Support for ‘Super Bowl of Safety’ Competitors

The 428 commercial drivers taking part this year in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships embody the commitment to safety promoted across the industry, said Kevin Burch, the chairman of American Trucking Associations.

August 7, 2017
Business

Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference Taps Tyler Rushforth as New Executive Director

American Trucking Associations has chosen Tyler Rushforth as executive director of the Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference.

August 2, 2017
Perspective

Opinion: TMC Provides Critical Trucking Forum

The trucking industry would not be able to move 70.1% of the nation’s freight tonnage without great equipment, reliable technology and millions of technicians working behind the scenes to make sure every component of the tractor-trailer is in working order.

July 21, 2017