“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.
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Derek Leathers’ detour into trucking became a career of leadership
In the year ahead, Leathers will guide ATA while applying a leadership philosophy focused on transparency and finding data-driven solutions to problems.
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ATA chairmen, new president chart federation’s future at MCE
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.
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Mark Colson named ATA’s next president and CEO
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.
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