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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) ...

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January 16, 2024

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Independent Contractors Classified as Employees Under New Rule, Industry Stakeholders Push Back

The current administration has embraced a new federal rule compelling businesses to reassess independent contractors as employees, a decision met with concern from the ...

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, ...

December 18, 2023

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ATA Shares Criticism, Pushback on New Proposal that Would Affect Trucker Compensation

Opposition is mounting against congressional legislation seeking to overhaul the compensation structure for specific commercial drivers, with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) at the ...

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November 17, 2023

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ATA National Driver of the Year Finalists Announced

The Safety Management Council (SMC) of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has unveiled the five finalists for the prestigious 2023 ATA National Driver of ...

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November 8, 2023

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New Partnership Helps Women Truck Drivers Find Safe Parking

In an effort to improve safety for female truck drivers, the American Trucking Associations’ Women in Motion and Trucker Path have partnered up. Trucker ...

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October 20, 2023

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ATA President Calls for Legal Reform of Excise Tax; Praises Truckers for Their Essential Work

At the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition, ATA President Chris Spear gave a moving address. He called for a need ...

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October 20, 2023

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Trucking Leaders Awarded for Improving Public Perception of Industry

The 2023 Mike Russell Trucking Image Award, presented by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), has recognized five individuals and organizations for their unwavering commitment ...