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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
BusinessSafety

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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

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
GovernmentBusiness

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
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

2018 Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Soldiers for 27th Year

ARLINGTON, Va. — With the help of ATA Share the Road drivers and thousands of volunteers, more than 250,000 wreaths were delivered and laid on headstones the morning of Dec. 15 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. See photos.

December 15, 2018
Business

Old Dominion Executive Sam Faucette Awarded Top Safety Honor by ATA Council

American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council on Nov. 13 announced Sam Faucette of Old Dominion Freight Line as the winner of the 2018 National Safety Director Award. Faucette was honored at ATA’s Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition in Long Beach, Calif.

November 14, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

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
GovernmentBusiness

ATA President Chris Spear Sees Progress in 2019 on Infrastructure, Workforce Development

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he likes the direction trucking is going and credits tax cuts for breathing new life into the economy, sparking investment and giving President Donald Trump leverage to negotiate new trade deals.

October 24, 2018
Business

ATA Announces Finalists for 2019-20 America’s Road Team

ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations released the list of 34 professional truck drivers chosen as finalists for the 2019-20 term of America’s Road Team on Oct. 16.

October 16, 2018