ATA announced Colson’s appointment on Oct. 15, just days before the trade group will convene its 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, N.C.
October 15, 2026BusinessLogistics
ATA President Chris Spear departs; search for successor underway
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear has left the federation, ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen announced Aug. 21.
August 21, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire
Big battle brews over small stretch of spectrum
The federal review of a proposed backup geolocation network has drawn intense scrutiny as trucking and other industries battle over its potential downsides.
July 10, 2026GovernmentBusinessSafety
ATA backs Sonderling for DOL, urges swift Senate action
ATA has urged the Senate to confirm acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, praising his record on the independent contractor rule and workforce policy.
July 2, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous
Spear Urges Congress to Remove Tech Barriers, Repeal FET
The June 9 hearing centered on how the government can encourage deployment of emerging transportation tools without locking industries into outdated policies.
June 10, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire
Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA
The push follows overwhelming bipartisan passage of the bill in the House and adds to a sense of urgency in the Senate to move the measure to Trump's desk.
June 4, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelFor-Hire
ATA Continues Push for Excise Tax Repeal on New Trucks
Bill sponsors say the federal excise tax can add between $15,000 and $30,000 to the purchase price of a new truck, which discourages fleet turnover.
May 13, 2026GovernmentBusinessSafety
Cargo Theft Bill Takes Important Step Forward
Supporters of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act say the legislation is poised to clear Congress, with backing from much of the House, Senate and Trump.
April 14, 2026GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety
ATA, OOIDA Press Congress to Enhance Safety in Trucking
The groups said that to ensure new carriers operate more efficiently, a stronger, prevention-focused program should continue to guide FMCSA’s safety strategy.
March 31, 2026GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel
ATA’s Spear Rallies TMC Fleets as Fuel Pressures Mount
ATA President Chris Spear outlined for TMC attendees the breakneck pace at which challenges are confronting the carriers that comprise ATA's membership base.
March 17, 2026