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South Dallas Driving Academy Leader Receives Trucking Cares Foundation Award
The American Trucking Associations' Trucking Cares Foundation honored Von Minor, president and executive director of South Dallas Driving Academy, with its 2026 John...
Volvo Trucks Marks 25 Years as America’s Road Team Sponsor
Volvo Trucks North America will continue as the exclusive sponsor of the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) America's Road Team in 2027, marking 25...
FedEx Freight Driver With 4.9 Million Safe Miles Among ATA Image Award Winners
FedEx Freight driver Steve Brand, who has accumulated 4.9 million safe driving miles over a 37-year trucking career, was among three recipients of...
ATA Names 14 Trucking Professionals to 2026–2027 Leadership Class
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced 14 participants in its 2026–2027 LEAD ATA class on October 17 during the organization's Management Conference &...
USDOT Awards $200 Million for Truck Parking Projects in 12 States
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $200 million in funding for 14 truck parking projects across 12 states, adding hundreds of parking...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
