Chris Spear News Updates

GovernmentBusiness

ATA Presses DOT on Stalled Mileage-Based Fee Study

With the IIJA set to expire in about two years, ATA said the opportunity to conduct the pilot program and report the results to Congress is “quickly fading.â€

August 21, 2024
GovernmentBusinessPerspective

Perspective: OOIDA Sides With Su on Independent Contractors

Few issues are of greater importance to our industry than the rights of independent truckers. Unfortunately, special interests are fully invested in taking those rights away.

August 6, 2024
BusinessSafety

ATA Announces America’s Road Team Captains for 2024-25

American Trucking Associations on Jan. 16 unveiled the 24 professional truck drivers who were selected to be part of the 2024-25 America’s Road Team.

January 18, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Spear Targets Truck Excise Tax, Legal Reform

AUSTIN, Texas — During his annual State of the Industry address, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized a need for litigation reform and the repeal of a federal excise tax on new trucks.

October 16, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyFuelPerspective

Perspective: Without Trucking, There Is Nothing

Last month, ATA reached its 90th year. For nine decades, ATA and its 50 state trucking associations have been the leading voice for our industry in Washington and every state Capitol.

October 16, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

ATA Leader Chris Spear Reflects on Gains Ahead of Conference

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is ready to discuss the strides made and the opportunities that lie ahead during the upcoming ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 4, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

ATA’s Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines

WASHINGTON — ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.

June 22, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

ATA’s Spear Highlights Young Trucker Program at House Hearing

WASHINGTON — Enhancing recruitment and retention efforts across the trucking industry will benefit the connectivity of the country’s supply chain, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear told a U.S. House panel March 28.

March 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

ATA’s Spear Highlights New FHWA Memo, Emissions

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear touted new federal policy guidance for how states might allocate infrastructure funding during a Feb. 27 address at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

February 28, 2023
GovernmentSafetyFuelLogistics

ATA President Chris Spear Presses House Panel on IIJA Oversight, Freight Workforce

WASHINGTON — Advancing supply chain connectivity programs and promoting the freight workforce are priorities American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear called on Congress to pursue over the next two years.

February 1, 2023