Over the past decade, ATA has seen tremendous change but has navigated it all while successfully advancing a mission to enact a broad-based, pro-trucking agenda built on common sense.
October 12, 2024Chris Spear News Updates
ATA Presses DOT on Stalled Mileage-Based Fee Study
With the IIJA set to expire in about two years, ATA said the opportunity to conduct the pilot program and report the results to Congress is 鈥渜uickly fading.鈥
August 21, 2024Perspective: OOIDA Sides With Su on Independent Contractors
Few issues are of greater importance to our industry than the rights of independent truckers.聽Unfortunately, special interests are fully invested in taking those rights away.
August 6, 2024ATA Announces America鈥檚 Road Team Captains for 2024-25
American Trucking Associations on Jan. 16 unveiled the 24 professional truck drivers who were selected to be part of the 2024-25 America鈥檚 Road Team.
January 18, 2024Spear Targets Truck Excise Tax, Legal Reform
AUSTIN, Texas 鈥 During his annual State of the Industry address, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized a need for litigation reform and the repeal of a federal excise tax on new trucks.
October 16, 2023Perspective: Without Trucking, There Is Nothing
Last month, ATA reached its 90th year. For nine decades, ATA and its 50 state trucking associations have been the leading voice for our industry in Washington and every state Capitol.
October 16, 2023ATA Leader Chris Spear Reflects on Gains Ahead of Conference
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is ready to discuss the strides made and the opportunities that lie ahead during the upcoming ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 4, 2023ATA鈥檚 Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines
WASHINGTON 鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.
June 22, 2023ATA鈥檚 Spear Highlights Young Trucker Program at House Hearing
WASHINGTON 鈥 Enhancing recruitment and retention efforts across the trucking industry will benefit the connectivity of the country鈥檚 supply chain, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear told a U.S. House panel March 28.
March 28, 2023ATA鈥檚 Spear Highlights New FHWA Memo, Emissions
ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear touted new federal policy guidance for how states might allocate infrastructure funding during a Feb. 27 address at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.
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