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    950 North Glebe Rd, Suite 210
    Arlington, VA 22203
    United States
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    703-838-1700

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    American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Good stuff. Trucks Bring It!

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    NACV Show partners with ATRI for benchmarking session

    North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV)
    Aug. 7, 2019
    The Operational Costs of Trucking session will be presented by Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of ATRI.
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    Benchmarking report reveals impact of winter weather maintenance

    June 28, 2019
    The first quarter report from TMC and FleetNet America shows a 22 percent increase in breakdowns.
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    ATA supports bipartisan DRIVE Safe Act

    Feb. 27, 2019
    Companion bipartisan bills in the U.S. House and Senate seek to address the nation's growing shortage of truck drivers.
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    ATA backs President Trump's calls for infrastructure and trade action

    Feb. 6, 2019
    Following the State of the Union address, American Trucking Associations' President applauded Trump for his calls to address the nation's aging infrastructure and modernize the...
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    Twenty-one fleets earn 2018 EPA SmartWay Excellence awards

    Nov. 12, 2018
    EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership is an initiative for businesses to move goods in the cleanest, most energy-efficient way possible, while protecting public health and reducing...
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    ATA announces 2019-2020 America's Road Team finalists

    Oct. 16, 2018
    A panel will judge the finalists on their knowledge of the trucking industry, dedication to safety, ability to communicate the industry's messages and overall safe driving record...
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    Tire issues on the rise, while unscheduled roadside repairs increase, study finds

    Sept. 19, 2018
    Mostly due to hot weather during the second quarter of 2018, the frequency of tire repairs increased by 25 percent.
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    FedEx Freight heavy duty tech wins 2018 TMCSuperTech Grand Championship

    Sept. 19, 2018
    The National Technician Skills Competition hosted 125 technicians from around the country who competed for the title.
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    ATA opens registration for 85th Management Conference

    Aug. 10, 2018
    ATA Management Conference & Exhibition is scheduled for October 27-31 in Austin, Texas.
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    ATA, TMC recognize 2021 National Technician Appreciation Week

    Sept. 21, 2021
    This week, Sept. 19-25, provides an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and commitment of professional technicians.
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    Trump calls for $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill

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    Jan. 31, 2018
    American Trucking Associations president said truckers "commend President Trump for making infrastructure investment a priority of his presidency."
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    ATA seeks nominations for America's Road Team

    Feb. 26, 2014
    Every two years, ATA searches for professional truck drivers, both men and women, who are willing to take time away from the cab of the truck to serve as an industry ambassador...
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    ATA expresses concerns about FMCSA's restart study

    Jan. 31, 2014
    American Trucking Associations officials said while they appreciate the release of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's study commenting on the efficacy of recent...
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    Trucking leaders react to the State of the Union

    Jan. 29, 2014
    Leaders from American Trucking Associations reacted to President Obama's remarks in the State of the Union about infrastructure investment.
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    ATA announces reorganization

    Jan. 28, 2014
    American Trucking Associations announced it was reorganizing and streamlining a number of the association's core functions.
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    ATA leader encourages truck dealers and fleet managers to work together

    Jan. 27, 2014
    The trucking industry continues to grow, but it's up to dealers and fleet managers to smooth communications that could impede continuing success, said Philip Byrd, chairman of...
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    ATA names Con-way's Curtis J. Shewchuk chairman of homeland security policy committee

    Jan. 15, 2014
    Con-way's chief security officer to lead key American Trucking Associations' policy group, serve on board of directors
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    ATA truck tonnage index jumped 2.7 percent in November

    Dec. 23, 2013
    The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.7 percent in November, after falling 1.9 percent in October.
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    ATA issues whitepaper on the reliability of CSA scores

    Dec. 10, 2013
    In its paper, ATA examined data and research on the connection between CSA scores and crash risk, as well as how problems with the data and methodology produce an imperfect and...

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    ATA Truck driver shortage analysis 2017

    March 27, 2018
    The driver shortfall is expected to rise to the highest level on record as freight volumes recover and the industry transitions to the use of electronic logging devices to record...
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    The percentage of truck crashes attributable to driver fatigue

    Oct. 10, 2012
    In this whitepaper, American Trucking Associations sets the record straight about the involvement of fatigue in large truck crashes, highlighting how anti-trucking industry interest...

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    ATA rebrands annual leadership meeting to Mid-Year Management Session

    March 29, 2018
    The new session will be more inclusive and show value to a wider cross-section of ATA members.
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    ATA welcomes arrival of ELD mandate

    Dec. 20, 2017
    The mandate went into effect on Dec. 18.
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    ATA opens registration for TMC 2018 Annual Meeting

    Nov. 6, 2017
    This year's theme is Driving Excellence Through Expertise, and will focus on issues critical to trucking fleets and a broad range of technically oriented educational sessions....
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    ATA creates official automated truck policy

    Oct. 25, 2017
    ATA's new policy covers topics including safety, the roles of the federal and state governments, uniformity across state lines, infrastructure and education.
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    Spireon to serve as corporate partner of ATA

    Oct. 5, 2017
    "Spireon is committed to providing industry leading solutions for the transportation industry," said Spireon Vice President of Industry Relations.
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    Truckload turnover rates surge, could amplify driver shortage

    Sept. 19, 2017
    The turnover rate at large truckload carriers jumped 16 percentage points to 90 percent, according to American Trucking Associations quarterly report. This is the highest it has...
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    Trucking industry revenues were $676.2B in 2016, data shows

    Aug. 16, 2017
    Trucks moved 10.42 billion tons of freight – 70.6 percent of all domestic freight tonnage, the 2017 ATA American Trucking Trends data illustrates.
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    Industry seeks stakeholders to rank top concerns

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    Aug. 15, 2017
    The results of the 2017 survey will be released at the Annual ATA Management Conference on October 21-24.
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    ATA forecasts continued growth for trucking, freight economy

    July 21, 2017
    ATA projects freight volumes to grow 2.8 percent in 2017, and then follow that up with 3.4 percent annual growth through 2023.
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    ATA calls for overhaul of FMCSA CSA system after review

    June 28, 2017
    The National Academies of Science (NAS) study validated the industry’s concerns about the inclusion of certain types of violations in the CSA system.
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    ATA announces inaugural Economic Summit

    March 30, 2017
    American Trucking Associations announced it will be hosting the first annual ATA Economic Summit July 20 in Arlington, Va., for its motor carrier and private fleet members.
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    ATA names Robert Braswell as its acting executive director

    March 28, 2017
    The ATA Technology and Maintenance Council has named longtime TMC Technical Director Robert Braswell as the organization’s acting executive director.
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    ATA announces 2017 America’s Road Team, the trucking industry's ambassadors

    Jan. 19, 2017
    For the next two years, the newly chosen America’s Road Team Captains will tour North America in ATA’s Interstate One Image Truck, an American flag emblazoned Volvo VNL 780 with...
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    Turnover at large truckload fleets drops to new five-year low

    Dec. 9, 2016
    American Trucking Associations said the turnover rate at truckload fleets with more than $30 million in annual revenue dropped two points to 81 percent.
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    ATA's TMC donates updated PMI manuals to student technicians

    Nov. 9, 2016
    ATA's TMC donated copies of its newly updated PMI Guidelines to more than 50 technical institutes in 28 states for use in diesel technician training curriculum.
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    Latest U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast shows continued growth for trucking

    Oct. 13, 2016
    According to forecast, between 2016 and 2027, overall freight tonnage will grow a total of 35 percent. Over that same time frame, the amount of freight moved by trucks will grow...
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    ATA congratulates 2016 EPA SmartWay Excellence Award winners

    Oct. 5, 2016
    EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership is a market-driven initiative that empowers businesses to move goods in the cleanest, most energy-efficient way possible, while protecting...
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    ATA President outlines vision for trucking, federation

    Oct. 4, 2016
    Spear said ATA was working hard to secure two key legislative victories before the end of the year: a permanent hours-of-service fix and preempting states from adding new layers...
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    FedEx Freight's Eric Vos repeats as TMCSuperTech 2016 Grand Champion

    Sept. 21, 2016
    Matthew Adams Wins TMCFutureTech student competition.
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    Technology and Maintenance Council releases updated manuals for technicians

    Aug. 30, 2016
    Manuals designed as training tools for conducting preventive maintenance inspections
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    Charles White named Bendix Grand Champion at 2016 National Truck Driving Championships

    Aug. 15, 2016
    To clinch the title of 2016 Bendix Grand Champion, White’s driving skills and knowledge of transportation and truck safety surpassed the over 430 other professional truck drivers...
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    ATA names latest senior leadership team

    July 25, 2016
    American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear announced the Federation has named four individuals to senior leadership positions within the organization.
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    ATA announces Chris Spear as federation's next president

    July 5, 2016
    American Trucking Associations announced that former ATA senior vice president of legislative affairs, Chris Spear, will serve as the federation’s next president and chief executive...
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    ATA research: Trucking industry spends big on safety

    June 30, 2016
    “We know this industry prioritizes and invests in improving safety on our nation’s highways,” said ATA Executive Vice President of National Advocacy Dave Osiecki.
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    ATA opens registration for 2016 MCE

    June 6, 2016
    MCE attendees will hear from industry experts and leading trucking executives on topics ranging from electronic logging devices and the future of truck safety technology to federal...
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    Turnover at large truckload fleets rose to 102 percent in fourth quarter

    April 26, 2016
    “This elevated turnover rate shows that the driver market remains a challenge for truckload fleets,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Obviously, attracting and retaining...
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    TMC honors five individuals with Silver Spark Plug; recognizes other industry leaders

    March 3, 2016
    American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council honored several individuals at its 2016 TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
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    American Trucking Associations begins search for next America’s Road Team

    Feb. 19, 2016
    “Being selected as part of America’s Road Team means joining a group that represents the trucking industry as its greatest ambassadors,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves...
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    ATA honors trucking execs for notable service

    Oct. 19, 2015
    During American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition, seven trucking association executives were honored for their distinguished service to the industry...
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    ATA names Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award winners

    Oct. 19, 2015
    American Trucking Associations recently honored two individuals, a state trucking association, a motor carrier and an allied company with the ninth annual Mike Russell Trucking...
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    Driver turnover on the rise at large truckload carriers

    Oct. 14, 2015
    Turnover at large truckload fleets rose three percentage points in the second quarter of the year to an annualized rate of 87 percent, according to American Trucking Associations...
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    2015 National Truck Driving Championships finalists announced

    Aug. 17, 2015
    American Trucking Associations announced the finalists for the 2015 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships following a three-day competition...
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    ATA calls on FMCSA to make improvements to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability carrier monitoring system

    July 29, 2015
    The American Trucking Associations urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to do more to improve its Compliance, Safety, Accountability carrier monitoring system...
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    Report predicts continued growth in freight, trucking

    July 27, 2015
    ATA releases report titled U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026.
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    ATA survey seeks data on trucking industry’s safety investment

    July 22, 2015
    The American Trucking Associations launched a survey to determine how much the trucking industry invests in ensuring the nation’s highways are safe.
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    Report: Trucking revenues top $700B for the first time

    May 11, 2015
    Last year, the trucking industry generated $700.4 billion, according to the latest edition of American Trucking Trends, making 2014 the first year in history the industry topped...
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    ATA urges Obama administration to act to reduce truck speeds

    April 20, 2015
    American Trucking Associations leaders recently renewed their call for the Department of Transportation to move forward with a rule requiring the electronic speed limiter on all...
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    ATA’s TMC awards 100th VMRS specialist certification

    April 19, 2015
    American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council has awarded its 100th Certified VMRS Specialist accreditation to Misty Hansley, manager of billing workflow for...
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    ATA asks FMCSA to make common sense fix to CSA system

    March 26, 2015
    The American Trucking Associations again urged the FMCSA to remove crashes trucking companies and their drivers did not cause from the Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety...
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    ATA to hire 100K veterans as part of Hiring Our Heroes initiative

    Dec. 3, 2014
    American Trucking Associations announced it was committing on behalf of the trucking industry and its members to hire 100,000 veterans as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ...
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    ATA Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.5 percent in October

    Nov. 19, 2014
    American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.5 percent in October, following a revised decline of 0.8 percent during the previous...
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    New poll finds public believes professional truck drivers are among safest drivers on the road

    Oct. 9, 2014
    The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies between Sept. 20-24, surveyed 800 registered voters on their attitudes about politics, the trucking industry and the state of ...
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    ATA economist: Freight volumes are growing, but driver shortage looms

    Oct. 9, 2014
    American Trucking Associations chief economist Bob Costello told the annual ATA Management Conference & Exhibition that freight volumes in the trucking industry continue to grow...
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    FedEx Freight’s Mark McLean repeats as TMCSuperTech Grand Champion; station winners announced

    Sept. 25, 2014
    On his way to being named Grand Champion, McLean won three of 15 skill stations: drivetrain, service information and wheel end.
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    Broad coalition calls for FMCSA to restrict access to CSA scores

    Aug. 26, 2014
    American Trucking Associations-led coalition of transportation trade groups urged that the scores produced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety...
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    ATA confirms trucking is a dominant freight mover

    May 15, 2014
    "This report shows once again what a critical role trucking plays in the U.S. economy," said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves.
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    New audit report details persistent flaws in CSA data

    March 12, 2014
    The investigation report of the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General is just the latest to show significant problems with the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability...
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    The ATA urges Obama Administration to proceed cautiously with fuel efficiency rule

    Feb. 18, 2014
    "ATA hopes the administration will set forth a path that is both based on the best science and research available and economically achievable," said Bill Graves president and ...
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    TMC confers first certified VMRS Specialist credentials

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    Feb. 18, 2014
    VMRS has been an important tool for successful fleet operation for more than 40 years and now users can receive acknowledgment of their expertise.
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    ATA council introduces new Certified VMRS Specialist Program

    Jan. 27, 2014
    The Certified VMRS Specialist Program provides current VMRS users a means of demonstrating their expertise and proficiency. It also encourages others to increase their knowledge...