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The American Trucking Associations names 20 elite professional drivers as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, highlighting safety leadership, industry advocacy, and millions of miles of safe driving experience.

January 26, 2026

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ATA Introduces the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains

The American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional drivers to serve as the 2026 2027 America’s Road Team Captains, recognizing individuals whose careers reflect ...

ATA launches its 2026 Driver Compensation Study survey, giving trucking companies critical data on driver pay, benefits, and incentives during an ongoing freight recession.

January 16, 2026

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ATA Opens Industry Survey That Shapes the 2026 Driver Compensation Study

As carriers continue navigating a prolonged freight downturn, access to accurate pay data is becoming more critical across the trucking industry. To help fleets ...

Registration is now open for ATA’s 2026 Safety, Security & Human Resources National Conference in Oklahoma City. The event brings together industry leaders for education, collaboration, and networking focused on safety, security, and workforce strategy.

January 5, 2026

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ATA Opens Registration for 2026 Safety, Security & HR National Conference

Registration is now open for the American Trucking Associations’ annual Safety, Security, & Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition, a key industry event focused ...

The Trucking Cares Foundation reports nearly $100,000 in donations during 2025, supporting truck drivers, disaster relief, veterans, first responders, and community programs.

January 2, 2026

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Trucking Cares Foundation Reports Nearly $100,000 in Giving During 2025

The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation says it donated nearly $100,000 in 2025, supporting a mix of causes tied to truck driver support, ...

Jim Utley of Bennett Family of Companies earns the 2025 ATA Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award for his leadership and advocacy for truck drivers and the transportation industry.

October 31, 2025

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Jim Utley Honored with ATA’s Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award

For anyone who’s spent years behind the wheel or working to make the roads better for drivers, recognition from the American Trucking Associations means ...

The ASE Education Foundation is offering a free webinar on October 29 for truck technicians covering the new FMCSA exemption that streamlines training requirements for vehicle inspections.

October 27, 2025

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ASE Offers Free Webinar to Help Truck Techs Understand New FMCSA Exemption

Truck technicians and maintenance pros have a great opportunity to stay ahead of industry changes without spending a dime. The ASE Education Foundation is ...

September 24, 2025

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Senate Backs National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Resolution

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding the Senate’s unanimous decision to officially recognize September 14–20, 2025, as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. ATA ...

September 22, 2025

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Matthew Sloan Wins TMCSuperTech Grand Champion Title

Matthew Sloan won the 2025 TMCSuperTech Grand Champion award at the National Technician Skills Competitions hosted by the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance ...

September 15, 2025

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Perry Carter, TCA Professional Driver of the Year: ‘If you’re not learning something every day, there’s something wrong’

A native of Marion, North Carolina, Perry Carter is quickly cementing his legacy as a driving force on the road as well as in ...

August 28, 2025

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Trucking Industry Partners in Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

This year marks the fourth National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, and the trucking community is stepping up its efforts. The Trucking Cares Foundation, ...