New American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced July 8 that the federation had parted ways with executive vice presidents Karla Hulett, Jeff Mason and Dave Osiecki.
July 11, 2016Business
August Truck Tonnage Rises 5.9%; ATA Cites US Freight Volatility
U.S. truck tonnage jumped 5.9% in August, an increase attributed to volatility rather than clear economic growth and the largest year-over-year gain for the American Trucking Associations index since May.
September 26, 2016Business
Spear Names Four Executive Vice Presidents at ATA
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear named the first four members of his leadership team on July 21.
July 21, 2016Business
Timeline of ATA Leadership: Edward Loomis to Chris Spear
Here is a timeline illustrating the leadership history of American Trucking Associations, from Edward Loomis in 1934 to Chris Spear in 2016.
July 1, 2016Business
Chris Spear Named ATA's Ninth President, Succeeding Bill Graves
Christopher Spear was named president and CEO of American Trucking Associations, effective July 9, succeeding Bill Graves.
July 1, 2016Business
Trucking Industry Invests $9.5 Billion in Safety, ATA Says
The trucking industry invests at least $9.5 billion in safety annually according to a report released June 29 by American Trucking Associations.
June 29, 2016Business, Safety
Truck-Involved Deaths Dip
Even though large trucks traveled upward of 4 billion more miles in 2014 than in 2013, fewer of them were involved in fatal crashes and fewer people died in those accidents.
April 25, 2016Special Coverage, Business
ATA, HDMA Partner to Develop New Trucking Event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — American Trucking Associations and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association have entered into an agreement with trade show firm Messe Frankfurt Inc. to develop a new, biennial North American-based trucking and transportation event.
April 4, 2016Government, Business
Mike Joyce Named ATA’s Top Legislative Advocate
Mike Joyce, announced on Feb. 16 as American Trucking Associations’ senior vice president of legislative affairs, brings a range of experience to his new position. Joyce has spent all but two of the 22-plus years since his graduation from Gettysburg College working for members of Congress or as a lobbyist for trucking concerns.
February 16, 2016Business, Safety
Truck-Crash Deaths Down
The rate and total number of fatalities involving trucks weighing at least 10,000 pounds declined in 2014 from the prior year, according to newly released federal data.
January 18, 2016