ATA schedules 2026 Management Conference in Charlotte
Annual MCE returns to North Carolina next fall. ATA president calls the event critical for fleet operations and business planning.
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One broker pocketed $3,200 per load on 28 military shipments, ATA says
Military freight awards bypassed bidding systems and went to brokers at rates triple what carriers received, raising security and taxpayer concerns.
ATA Flags Military Freight Award Process for Policy Violations
American Trucking Associations warns Trump administration that oversight gaps in military shipment contracts may breach department policy.
ATRI Opens 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey to Drivers and Fleets
Annual survey runs through Oct. 2, with results released at ATA Management Conference in Charlotte on Oct. 18.
Chris Spear Steps Down as ATA President After Decade Leading Trucking's Largest Federation
Spear exits as the freight recession enters its third year. His successor inherits tort reform battles, 2027 emissions deadlines, and a driver market that…
ATA driving championships and CVSA inspector contest share safety mission
Two annual competitions train drivers and inspectors to spot defects, handle emergencies, and prevent crashes before they happen.
ATA chairman calls for disclosure rules on lawsuit funders
Greg Hodgen says third-party litigation financing is driving up trucking costs without transparency.
ATA Challenges Labor Bill Expanding Arbitration for Trucking Contracts
American Trucking Associations calls proposed legislation government-mandated contracting, not collective bargaining.
BUILD America 250 Act Would Require Restroom Access for Drivers
House committee passes five-year surface transportation bill with bathroom mandate, truck parking grants, and lease transparency rules. Long road to enactment…
ATA National Truck Driving Championships Qualify 2026 Competitors
State tournaments are underway for the 89th annual NTDC. Hundreds of commercial drivers are competing for a spot at the national event.
FMCSA Administrator Barrs Signals Tougher Enforcement at ATA Mid-Year
Administrator Derek Barrs told carriers at ATA's mid-year conference that responsible fleets must help identify bad actors as FMCSA ramps up enforcement.
Trucking Gained in Q1 as Supply Tightened, ATA Economist Says
Bob Costello warns headwinds remain despite first-quarter rate gains driven by capacity exits.