ATA News Updates

Cargo theft does not have a party affiliation, notes ATA's Henry Hanscom. Neither do deteriorating roads and bridges, safety compliance or the shortage of truck parking.

ATA Chairman Derek Leathers joins Seth Clevenger for a wide-ranging conversation about the experiences that have shaped his career and the priorities that will define his chairmanship at ATA.

The $36.8 billion funding lapse affects road, safety and bridge projects across the country as states and localities try to plan ahead.

ATRI elected Ruan CEO Ben McLean chairman of its board and appointed TCW President Ben Banks and Werner President and Chief Legal Officer Nathan Meisgeier as directors.

The freight market gained some momentum in September, as shrinking capacity helped offset flat demand and pressure from fuel costs.

As I begin my service as chairman of ATA, I take on the responsibility of putting our collective strength to work for the people who keep America moving, writes Derek Leathers.

“If we’re not united on the issues, then we’re not going to be successful,” Colson said Oct. 20 during the closing press briefing at ATA’s MCE 2026.

In the year ahead, Leathers will guide ATA while applying a leadership philosophy focused on transparency and finding data-driven solutions to problems.

In his remarks to MCE attendees, Mark Colson pledged to listen to members and put trucking’s professionals at the center of ATA’s advocacy.

As the next president of ATRI, he sees opportunities to connect more businesses with the nonprofit’s research and build partnerships across the industry.