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    950 North Glebe Rd, Suite 210
    Arlington, VA 22203
    United States
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    American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Good stuff. Trucks Bring It!

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    The Operational Costs of Trucking session will be presented by Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of ATRI.
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    June 28, 2019
    The first quarter report from TMC and FleetNet America shows a 22 percent increase in breakdowns.
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    Sept. 19, 2018
    The National Technician Skills Competition hosted 125 technicians from around the country who competed for the title.
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    Sept. 21, 2021
    This week, Sept. 19-25, provides an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and commitment of professional technicians.
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    American Trucking Associations president said truckers "commend President Trump for making infrastructure investment a priority of his presidency."

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    March 27, 2018
    The driver shortfall is expected to rise to the highest level on record as freight volumes recover and the industry transitions to the use of electronic logging devices to record...

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    March 29, 2018
    The new session will be more inclusive and show value to a wider cross-section of ATA members.
    Dec. 20, 2017
    The mandate went into effect on Dec. 18.
    Nov. 6, 2017
    This year's theme is Driving Excellence Through Expertise, and will focus on issues critical to trucking fleets and a broad range of technically oriented educational sessions....
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    Oct. 25, 2017
    ATA's new policy covers topics including safety, the roles of the federal and state governments, uniformity across state lines, infrastructure and education.
    Oct. 5, 2017
    "Spireon is committed to providing industry leading solutions for the transportation industry," said Spireon Vice President of Industry Relations.
    Sept. 19, 2017
    The turnover rate at large truckload carriers jumped 16 percentage points to 90 percent, according to American Trucking Associations quarterly report. This is the highest it has...
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    Aug. 16, 2017
    Trucks moved 10.42 billion tons of freight – 70.6 percent of all domestic freight tonnage, the 2017 ATA American Trucking Trends data illustrates.
    The results of the 2017 survey will be released at the Annual ATA Management Conference on October 21-24.
    July 21, 2017
    ATA projects freight volumes to grow 2.8 percent in 2017, and then follow that up with 3.4 percent annual growth through 2023.
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    June 28, 2017
    The National Academies of Science (NAS) study validated the industry’s concerns about the inclusion of certain types of violations in the CSA system.
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    March 30, 2017
    American Trucking Associations announced it will be hosting the first annual ATA Economic Summit July 20 in Arlington, Va., for its motor carrier and private fleet members.
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    March 28, 2017
    The ATA Technology and Maintenance Council has named longtime TMC Technical Director Robert Braswell as the organization’s acting executive director.
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    Jan. 19, 2017
    For the next two years, the newly chosen America’s Road Team Captains will tour North America in ATA’s Interstate One Image Truck, an American flag emblazoned Volvo VNL 780 with...
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    Dec. 9, 2016
    American Trucking Associations said the turnover rate at truckload fleets with more than $30 million in annual revenue dropped two points to 81 percent.
    Nov. 9, 2016
    ATA's TMC donated copies of its newly updated PMI Guidelines to more than 50 technical institutes in 28 states for use in diesel technician training curriculum.
    Oct. 13, 2016
    According to forecast, between 2016 and 2027, overall freight tonnage will grow a total of 35 percent. Over that same time frame, the amount of freight moved by trucks will grow...
    Oct. 5, 2016
    EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership is a market-driven initiative that empowers businesses to move goods in the cleanest, most energy-efficient way possible, while protecting...
    Oct. 4, 2016
    Spear said ATA was working hard to secure two key legislative victories before the end of the year: a permanent hours-of-service fix and preempting states from adding new layers...
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    Sept. 21, 2016
    Matthew Adams Wins TMCFutureTech student competition.
    Aug. 30, 2016
    Manuals designed as training tools for conducting preventive maintenance inspections
    Aug. 15, 2016
    To clinch the title of 2016 Bendix Grand Champion, White’s driving skills and knowledge of transportation and truck safety surpassed the over 430 other professional truck drivers...
    July 25, 2016
    American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear announced the Federation has named four individuals to senior leadership positions within the organization.
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    July 5, 2016
    American Trucking Associations announced that former ATA senior vice president of legislative affairs, Chris Spear, will serve as the federation’s next president and chief executive...
    June 30, 2016
    “We know this industry prioritizes and invests in improving safety on our nation’s highways,” said ATA Executive Vice President of National Advocacy Dave Osiecki.
    June 6, 2016
    MCE attendees will hear from industry experts and leading trucking executives on topics ranging from electronic logging devices and the future of truck safety technology to federal...
    April 26, 2016
    “This elevated turnover rate shows that the driver market remains a challenge for truckload fleets,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Obviously, attracting and retaining...
    March 3, 2016
    American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council honored several individuals at its 2016 TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
    Feb. 19, 2016
    “Being selected as part of America’s Road Team means joining a group that represents the trucking industry as its greatest ambassadors,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves...
    Oct. 19, 2015
    During American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition, seven trucking association executives were honored for their distinguished service to the industry...
    Oct. 19, 2015
    American Trucking Associations recently honored two individuals, a state trucking association, a motor carrier and an allied company with the ninth annual Mike Russell Trucking...
    Oct. 14, 2015
    Turnover at large truckload fleets rose three percentage points in the second quarter of the year to an annualized rate of 87 percent, according to American Trucking Associations...
    Aug. 17, 2015
    American Trucking Associations announced the finalists for the 2015 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships following a three-day competition...
    July 29, 2015
    The American Trucking Associations urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to do more to improve its Compliance, Safety, Accountability carrier monitoring system...
    July 27, 2015
    ATA releases report titled U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026.
    July 22, 2015
    The American Trucking Associations launched a survey to determine how much the trucking industry invests in ensuring the nation’s highways are safe.
    May 11, 2015
    Last year, the trucking industry generated $700.4 billion, according to the latest edition of American Trucking Trends, making 2014 the first year in history the industry topped...
    April 20, 2015
    American Trucking Associations leaders recently renewed their call for the Department of Transportation to move forward with a rule requiring the electronic speed limiter on all...
    April 19, 2015
    American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council has awarded its 100th Certified VMRS Specialist accreditation to Misty Hansley, manager of billing workflow for...
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    March 26, 2015
    The American Trucking Associations again urged the FMCSA to remove crashes trucking companies and their drivers did not cause from the Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety...
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    Dec. 3, 2014
    American Trucking Associations announced it was committing on behalf of the trucking industry and its members to hire 100,000 veterans as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ...
    Nov. 19, 2014
    American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.5 percent in October, following a revised decline of 0.8 percent during the previous...
    Oct. 9, 2014
    The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies between Sept. 20-24, surveyed 800 registered voters on their attitudes about politics, the trucking industry and the state of ...
    Oct. 9, 2014
    American Trucking Associations chief economist Bob Costello told the annual ATA Management Conference & Exhibition that freight volumes in the trucking industry continue to grow...
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    Sept. 25, 2014
    On his way to being named Grand Champion, McLean won three of 15 skill stations: drivetrain, service information and wheel end.
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    Aug. 26, 2014
    American Trucking Associations-led coalition of transportation trade groups urged that the scores produced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety...
    May 15, 2014
    "This report shows once again what a critical role trucking plays in the U.S. economy," said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves.
    March 12, 2014
    The investigation report of the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General is just the latest to show significant problems with the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability...
    Feb. 18, 2014
    "ATA hopes the administration will set forth a path that is both based on the best science and research available and economically achievable," said Bill Graves president and ...
    VMRS has been an important tool for successful fleet operation for more than 40 years and now users can receive acknowledgment of their expertise.
    Jan. 27, 2014
    The Certified VMRS Specialist Program provides current VMRS users a means of demonstrating their expertise and proficiency. It also encourages others to increase their knowledge...