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The American Trucking Associations' 2026 National Truck Driving Championships are underway in Pittsburgh, where 429 professional drivers are competing after logging more than 774 million accident-free miles.

August 14, 2026

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Pittsburgh Hosts 2026 National Truck Driving Championships

Pittsburgh is hosting the American Trucking Associations’ 2026 National Truck Driving Championships this week, bringing together 429 of the nation’s top professional truck drivers ...

ATA's Women In Motion Council met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to discuss truck parking, infrastructure funding, restroom access, and other priorities affecting the trucking industry.

July 24, 2026

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ATA Women In Motion Takes Truck Parking and Driver Issues to Capitol Hill

Truck parking, restroom access, independent contractor protections, and infrastructure funding were among the trucking issues discussed with lawmakers this month as members of the ...

A proposed Workforce Pell Grant program could allow federal financial aid to cover short-term CDL training and diesel technician certifications starting in 2026.

March 17, 2026

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New Workforce Pell Grants Could Help Future Truck Drivers Pay for CDL and Diesel Training

A proposed federal rule could soon make it easier for aspiring truck drivers and diesel technicians to pay for training. The U.S. Department of ...

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 ...