REPLAY | ATA Chairman Derek Leathers on Leadership, Advocacy and Trucking’s Future

November 3, 2026

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.

October 8, 2024

As Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters recede, truckers are ensuring supplies reach those in need.

October 1, 2024

An accelerated transition toward in-store shopping from ordering online is underway and set to aid the nascent #freight environment recovery, according to observers. 

September 26, 2024

Essential transportation workers could soon face fewer fees and redundant screenings, thanks to new legislation backed by American Trucking Associations and a coalition of more than 150 supply chain organizations.

September 26, 2024

U.S. trailer orders declined year over year for the fourth consecutive month in August, ACT Research reported. However, the total increased by about 500 units from July.  

September 25, 2024

As much news has been made about new “tech-first” players entering the digital space of #freight brokering, efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, experts said. 

September 23, 2024

Looking to understand logistics terms? This quick video breaks down the differences between intermodal (multiple contracts per leg) and multimodal (single‑contract) shipping.

September 16, 2024

For CDL trainers and some fleets, truck driving simulators are among the most innovative and realistic ways to #recruit new drivers.

September 9, 2024

Explore reshoring vs nearshoring and see which strategy suits your supply chain. This short video breaks down the key differences, pros, and real‑world impact.

August 30, 2024

About 100 miles east of UFO-capital Roswell, a dusty corner of New Mexico with more cattle than people is quietly buttressing the U.S.’s world #oil dominance. 

August 29, 2024

Learn what NMFC means in freight shipping and how it standardizes freight classes and pricing. Watch the video to see how it impacts logistics decisions.

August 23, 2024

Trucking companies can anticipate new opportunities as Wells Enterprises invests $425 million to expand its New York plant. Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states.  

August 22, 2024

Learn what demurrage means in shipping. This short video explains port storage fees, why they occur, and how demurrage impacts supply chain costs.

 

August 22, 2024

A new #fuel analysis by the Tax Foundation names #California, Illinois and Pennsylvania as the states with this year’s highest #diesel and #gas taxes, while Alaska, Mississippi and Hawaii have the lowest. 

 

August 15, 2024

U.S. Class 8 retail sales ended 11 consecutive months of year-over-year declines with a small uptick in July, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

August 13, 2024

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions has acquired connected truck and weigh station network operator Drivewyze, the companies announced Aug. 7. 

August 13, 2024

Parts supply chain management requires the precise coordination of a number of ingredients - sourcing the right parts, keeping your inventory up-to-date, maintaining your distribution network and more. Understanding the anatomy of the parts supply chain is key to meeting your current challenges and finding opportunities for optimization. What can you do to improve how you source parts? How proactive do you need to be in managing your inventory? And, does greater visibility into the links of the supply chain mean greater efficiency?