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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 ...

September 23, 2025

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TCA launches initiative to give new carriers access to vital resources

At the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the phrase raising the bar is often used when discussing safety, professionalism, profitability, and the reputation of trucking. ...

September 5, 2025

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OOIDA Pushes for Trucker Priorities in Next Highway Bill

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced its “Pro-Trucker” package, a set of initiatives designed to enhance conditions for professional drivers. Now, ...

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, ...

July 18, 2025

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Perry Carter Named DMC Insurance’s 2025 Driver of the Year

Hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the trucking industry earned Perry Carter, of Cargo Transporters Inc., the prestigious title of DMC Insurance’s ...

July 18, 2025

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Get Involved with TCA’s 2025 Fall Business Meetings & Call on Washington

Looking to make a practical impact in the trucking world? The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) invites trucking professionals and advocates to the 2025 Fall ...

May 5, 2025

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ATA Advocates Against Rising Cargo Theft

The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) chief economist, Bob Costello, recently spoke at a House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting. The discussion highlighted cargo theft’s ...

April 3, 2025

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TDUSA President Lori Furnell Named One of Women In Trucking’s Top Women to Watch in 2025

Lori Furnell, president of Truck Drivers USA, has been recognized as one of the Women In Trucking Association’s (WIT) 2025 Top Women to Watch ...

March 31, 2025

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Nominations Open for 2025 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award. This award honors those who work ...

March 19, 2025

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Women in Motion Launches Survey to Support Women in Trucking

The American Trucking Associations’ Women in Motion Council (WIM) has revealed its first-ever, industry-wide survey aimed at amplifying the voices of women within the ...