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, 2019American Trucking Associations
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Traffic on a highway in Missouri. (Missouri Department of Transportation)
ATA Trends Report Reveals Industry’s Revenue, Trade Highlights
Traffic on a highway in Missouri. (Missouri Department of Transportation)
Business, Safety
A view of a game at Nationals Park (Ron Cogswell/Flickr)
NTDAW Makes Big-League Move With Trucking Day at Nationals Park
A view of a game at Nationals Park (Ron Cogswell/Flickr)
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
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez addresses the midyear conference. (Jaclyn O'Laughlin)
FMCSA’s Ray Martinez: Industry Collaboration, Data Play Key Roles in Agency’s Work
FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez addresses the midyear conference. (Jaclyn O'Laughlin)
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
Government, Business
President Donald Trump (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald)
ATA Among Members of New USMCA Coalition
President Donald Trump (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald)
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
Government, Business
The American Trucking Associations chairman owns Pottle's Transportation of Bangor, Maine. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Barry Pottle Completes Climb From Cab to Chairman's Seat
The American Trucking Associations chairman owns Pottle's Transportation of Bangor, Maine. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
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
Government, Business, Safety
Dan Horvath, ATA's new director of safety policy. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
ATA Hires Dan Horvath as New Safety Policy Director
Dan Horvath, ATA's new director of safety policy. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
American Trucking Associations has hired Dan Horvath to serve as its new director of safety policy, according to an April 4 announcement.
April 5, 2018
Business, Safety
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
ATA Leaders Express Support for ‘Super Bowl of Safety’ Competitors
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
The 428 commercial drivers taking part this year in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships embody the commitment to safety promoted across the industry, said Kevin Burch, the chairman of American Trucking Associations.
August 7, 2017
Business
Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference Taps Tyler Rushforth as New Executive Director
American Trucking Associations has chosen Tyler Rushforth as executive director of the Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference.
August 2, 2017
Perspective
Opinion: TMC Provides Critical Trucking Forum
The trucking industry would not be able to move 70.1% of the nation’s freight tonnage without great equipment, reliable technology and millions of technicians working behind the scenes to make sure every component of the tractor-trailer is in working order.
July 21, 2017Pages
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