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.
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, 2016Truck-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.
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.
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.
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.
Comdata Offers Program to Help Fleets Control Hotel Costs
Fuel-card provider Comdata is offering a program to help fleets control hotel expenses while helping over-the-road drivers quickly find lodging options via a mobile application.
December 17, 2015Chester Stranczek, Former ATA Chairman, Dies at 85
Chester Stranczek, founder of Cresco Lines and a former chairman of American Trucking Associations, died Sept. 5. He was 85.
September 10, 2015ATA Unveils Website Dedicated to Hiring Veterans
American Trucking Associations has unveiled a hiring website as part of its commitment on behalf of the trucking industry to recruit 100,000 veterans over the next two years.
August 19, 2015ATA Senior Vice President Prasad Sharma to Join Transportation Law Firm
American Trucking Associations Senior Vice President and General Counsel Prasad Sharma is leaving ATA to join the Washington, D.C., office of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, company officials announced Aug. 13.
August 13, 2015