association News Updates

Government, Business

Update: State Trucking Groups Tout CARB Retreat, Continue Fight

State trucking associations are advocating for more feasible and cost-effective solutions in response to the implementation of the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation.   

January 28, 2025
Business

Express Delivery and Logistics Association Merges With CLDA

The Express Delivery and Logistics Association, a trade group that represents air cargo and package delivery firms, has agreed to merge with the Customized Logistics & Delivery Association, according to a joint statement released Jan. 28.

January 28, 2019
Business

West Coast Labor, Management to Discuss Contract Extension

The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, whose protracted labor dispute disrupted trucking and port operations early in 2015, have targeted Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 for talks to address a potential contract extension.

September 27, 2016
Business

Used Truck Association Names Craig Kendall President

Craig Kendall was elected president of the Used Truck Association, the group said July 5.

July 7, 2016
Business, Government

Jim Runk to Retire After Nearly 44 Years With Pennsylvania MTA

Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association President Jim Runk announced his retirement pending the expected hiring of a successor this summer.

March 14, 2016
Business, Government

Dunn Steps Down as President of Oregon Trucking Associations

Debra Dunn has stepped down as president of the Oregon Trucking Associations and is being replaced on an interim basis by Bob Russell, OTA’s former legislative affairs director.

November 13, 2014
Business, Government

Mississippi Trucking Names Miller President; To Focus on Member Services, Legal Issues

Hal Miller III, a fleet manger with 31 years of experience, will be the next president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, the group said.

July 14, 2014
Business, Government

Mississippi Trucking Association Hires Hal Miller as President

Hal Miller III, a fleet manager with 31 years of experience, will be the next president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, the group said.

July 9, 2014
Business, Government

Wisconsin Truckers Choose Kedzie to Succeed Howells

Neal Kedzie will become president of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association as of July 1, the trucking organization announced. He will succeed Tom Howells, who is retiring.

June 25, 2014
Government, Business

Newton Promoted by Arkansas Trucking Association

The Arkansas Trucking Association said June 11 it has promoted Shannon Newton to be its new president.

June 12, 2014