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  • Mark Colson named ATA’s next president and CEO
  • ATA names new president & CEO nearly two months after previous leader’s sudden departure
  • Perspective: ATA keeps the road to opportunity open

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ttnews.com /1 week ago

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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cdllife.com /1 week ago

ATA names new president & CEO nearly two months after previous leader’s sudden departure

The American Trucking Associations has announced the appointment of a new president and CEO nearly two months after the departure of their previous leader.  The ATA announced the a...

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ttnews.com /1 week ago

Perspective: ATA keeps the road to opportunity open

No carrier can tackle every challenge alone. But when we unite, we create a powerful voice for our industry. And membership in ATA ensures your voice is heard, writes Chairman Greg...

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ttnews.com /1 month ago

ATA flags ‘troubling patterns’ in military freight contracting

American Trucking Associations is warning the Trump administration about possible weaknesses in the oversight of military freight transportation.

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freightwaves.com /1 week ago

Alabama association chief Colson named new head of ATA

Mark Colson of Alabama is the new head of the ATA. The post Alabama association chief Colson named new head of ATA appeared first on FreightWaves.

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ttnews.com /3 weeks ago

Trucking leaders move forward with MCE 2026 in Charlotte

ATA President Greg Hodgen calls the annual Management Conference & Exhibition "invaluable for both professional growth and business success."

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ttnews.com /4 days ago

Truck tonnage edges higher in September, ATA reports

The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.8% to 114 from 113.1 in August. The index was unchanged from September 2025.

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ttnews.com /1 month ago

Movers press Congress on scams, housing and lawsuit abuse

American Trucking Associations’ Moving and Storage Conference had a record-setting turnout for its annual Call on Washington event.

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ttnews.com /2 weeks ago

FDA clears path for oral fluid, hair drug tests

American Trucking Associations, which spent years pressing for the change, called the move an important step toward strengthening highway safety.

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qchron.com /6 days ago

FUEL PRICES EMERGE AS THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY'S TOP CONCERN

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry's not-for-profit research organization, released...

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ttnews.com /4 days ago

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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freightwaves.com /1 week ago

ATRI gets a new head: TeamOne’s Siplon

ATRI named a new head to replace retiring Rebecca Brewster. The post ATRI gets a new head: TeamOne’s Siplon appeared first on FreightWaves.

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truckinginfo.com /1 week ago

What Will ATA’s New Leader Bring to Trucking's Table?

Incoming President and CEO Mark Colson’s record in Alabama offers clues about his priorities and approach following Chris Spear’s abrupt departure as the head of the American Truck...

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ttnews.com /1 day ago

ATA’s Colson aims to foster trust to achieve collective goals

“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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ttnews.com /1 month ago

Trucking companies and industry groups gear up for NTDAW

The trucking industry is rolling out giveaways, discounts and recognition events for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 13-19.

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ttnews.com /2 weeks ago

Trucking applauds new Labor secretary Sonderling

American Trucking Associations supported Sonderling’s nomination, pointing to his involvement in trucking policy issues and participation in industry advocacy events.

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truckinginfo.com /4 days ago

Trucks at ATA's 2026 MC&E in Charlotte, North Carolina [Photos]

From rigs decked out in patriotic America's 250 paint schemes to autonomous trucks and more, check out these photos from ATA's 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition.

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thetruckersreport.com /1 month ago

HISTORIC Interagency Effort to Crack Down on FRAUD in Trucking Industry

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ttnews.com /4 days ago

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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ttnews.com /1 month ago

August tonnage dips amid tighter capacity

The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.5% from July to 112.7, down from 113.3. The index also declined 1.6% year over year.

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ttnews.com /5 days ago

Page Siplon plans to futureproof trucking at ATRI

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

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ttnews.com /1 month ago

Trucking targets excise tax, fraud oversight on Capitol Hill

Trucking advocates are pushing to advance measures ranging from repeal of the federal excise tax on heavy trucks to cargo theft before lawmakers leave Washington.

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prweb.com /1 day ago

SBTC Challenges USDOT's 2027 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Fee Rule in Court of Appeals

The Small Business in Transportation Coalition ("SBTC") 501(c)(6) national trucking trade association, operating through Truckers.com, SmallTransportation.org & TruckerVote.com...

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ttnews.com /4 weeks ago

TIA takes top industry issues to Capitol Hill

Cargo theft was a leading concern as third-party logistics professionals gathered in Washington to urge lawmakers to address a range of industry challenges.

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