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Jessie King, Arkansas Road Team Captain and FedEx Freight Professional Driver Accepts Changer Leader Award given by the American Trucking Associations (ATA)

October 23, 2024

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Historic Achievement for Arkansas Road Team Captain with “Change Leader” Award

In an unprecedented achievement, Jessie King, Arkansas Road Team Captain and FedEx Freight professional driver, has become the first individual recipient of the prestigious ...

Jennifer and Shane Best, winners of the Peterbilt 389x truck, which raised 1.5 million at an auction for charity.

October 21, 2024

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Peterbilt 389X Auction Raises $1.5 Million for Charity and Finds a New Home with Shane Best Trucking

The conclusion of an era came with the auction of the final Peterbilt 389 model, the 2025 Peterbilt 389X. This powerhouse features a 605-horsepower ...

Image of Dee Sova, a Prime Inc. driver, was honored with the John Lex Premier Achievement Award for empowering women in trucking.

October 21, 2024

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Prime Inc. Driver Dee Sova Recognized for Empowering Women in Trucking

Dee Sova’s Impact on the Trucking Industry In October 2024, Dee Sova, a driver with Prime Inc., was honored by the American Trucking Associations’ ...

October 18, 2024

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Truck Parking Remains Top Concern for Drivers, ATRI Survey Reveals

In a recent survey by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), truck parking has once again been identified as the most pressing issue for ...

People raising their hands as a concert is going on and performers are on stage.

October 18, 2024

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Def Leppard Electrifies Daimler Truck Event with Iconic ’80s Hits

British Legends Bring Rock Anthems to Nashville’s Stage In a stunning surprise for the trucking industry elite, legendary British rock band Def Leppard took ...

man standing next to semi truck silhoutted in sunset, veterans, cdl training

September 30, 2024

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CDL Training Expansion for Veterans Gains Congressional Approval

Congress has greenlit a significant expansion of CDL training opportunities tailored for military veterans. The newly passed Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of ...

scholarship application with approved stamp, American Trucking Associations TMC scholarships

September 27, 2024

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ATA Technology and Maintenance Council Awards Scholarships to 17 Aspiring Technicians

The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has extended a lifeline to 17 future innovators in the form of scholarships in order ...

January 23, 2024

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New Road Team Captains Named by ATA

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has introduced its 2024-2025 America’s Road Team, comprising 24 skilled professional truck drivers. These drivers will serve as ambassadors ...

black woman in pick plaid shirt driving semi truck

January 17, 2024

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Women in Motion Program has Been Rebranded as an ATA Council

On Jan. 10, the American Trucking Associations officially relaunched its Women in Motion (WIM) program under the ATA Council banner. “(The move will allow) ...

December 28, 2023

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Trucking Industry Commits More Money to Safety, 40% since 2015

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently unveiled updated research findings indicating that, in 2022, the trucking sector is dedicating $14 billion annually towards technology, ...