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Former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon to be new Arizona trucking leader
Salmon said he intends to ensure the industry has a voice in government decisions
Matt Salmon said he intends to advocate for carriers and ensure the industry has a voice in government decisions. (Arizona Trucking Association)
Key Takeaways:
- Former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon will become president and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association in December after the board unanimously approved his appointment.
- The association represents about 300 motor carriers and allied businesses, while Arizona’s trucking industry employs more than 125,000 people.
- Salmon plans to advocate for carriers facing rising costs, litigation, insurance pressures, truck parking shortages, infrastructure needs and changing regulations.
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon will become president and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association in December, bringing experience in Congress, state government and trade association leadership to the role.
The state trucking association’s board unanimously approved Salmon’s appointment Oct. 26 during the association’s annual meeting in Tucson.
Salmon represented Arizona in the House and previously served in the Arizona Senate. He also was president of the Competitive Telecommunications Association, a national trade group now known as Incompas.
Later, as vice president of government affairs at Arizona State University, Salmon oversaw the university’s federal, state, community and tribal relations.
“Matt’s experience leading a trade association and working across government gives him valuable insight into the policy and advocacy challenges facing our members,” ATA Board Chair Parker Hancock said. “His background will be an asset as ATA continues to build relationships with decision-makers and advance the interests of Arizona’s trucking industry.”
Salmon said he intends to advocate for carriers and ensure the industry has a voice in government decisions.
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“The trucking industry needs a strong, effective voice in the halls of government, one that understands the realities carriers face and is willing to stand up for their interests,” he said. “I look forward to working with ATA’s members to ensure their perspectives are heard, their concerns are taken seriously, and the industry has a seat at the table as decisions are made that affect its future.”
ATA identified rising operating costs, litigation, insurance pressures, truck parking shortages, infrastructure needs and changing regulations among the challenges confronting its members.
Founded in 1937, the association represents about 300 motor carriers and allied businesses. The release said Arizona has more than 10,000 trucking companies, primarily small, locally owned businesses, and that the state’s trucking industry employs more than 125,000 people.
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