American Trucking Associations
Former ATA Chairman Dave Manning Retires From TCW
Dave Manning at an industry show in 2015. Manning in 2017-18 served as ATA’s 73rd chairman. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
After more than three decades working for Nashville, Tenn.-based motor carrier TCW — including a more than 20-year stint as its president — as well as a year as chairman of American Trucking Associations, Dave Manning has decided to retire.
January 5, 2021TSA PreCheck Bill May Have Applications for Trucking, ATA Says
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee by Graeme Jennings/Pool via Associated Press
A U.S. Senate bill meant to facilitate online and mobile access for Transportation Security Administration background checks has been endorsed by American Trucking Associations.
December 1, 2020Truckers Bolstered by Demand Surge, but Shakeout Looms
Truckers wait to enter the Port of Oakland on March 19. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
U.S. trucking companies are riding a surge in cargo demand from consumers stockpiling basic goods, but it may not last long.
March 24, 2020ATA Trends Report Reveals Industry’s Revenue, Trade Highlights
Traffic on a highway in Missouri. (Missouri Department of Transportation)
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, 2019NTDAW 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, 2019FMCSA’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, 2019ATA 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, 2019Barry 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, 2018Opinion: 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, 2018ATA 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