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Trucking Industry Crowns 2026 National Truck Driving Champion

ATA proclaimed Miguel Corral, a professional driver with UPS, the Bendix Grand Champion at the 2026 National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships.

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ATA’s Trucking Association Executives Council Announces New Leadership

Jul 29, 2026 | Press Release

ATA announced that Chris Maxwell, president & CEO of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, and Mark Colson, president & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, have been elected by their state…

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ATA Applauds Bill to Combat Chameleon Carriers

Jul 28, 2026 | Press Release

ATA expressed strong support for the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) to combat chameleon carriers.

Doug Marcello Receives Trucking Federation's Prestigious Halladay Award

Jul 28, 2026 | Press Release

ATA announced that Doug Marcello, a shareholder with the Saxton & Stump law firm, was recognized by the Trucking Associations Executive Council with the J.R. “Bob” Halladay Award.

ATA Applauds Bill to Protect Truckers from Staged Crashes

Jul 22, 2026 | Press Release

ATA applauded Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) for introducing the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act (S. 5058), a bill that would make it a federal crime to engineer a crash with a commercial motor…

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Following ATA-MSC’s Advocacy, PPA Issues Guidance Regarding Novations

Jul 21, 2026 | Blog Post

Following ATA-MSC’s Advocacy, PPA Issues Guidance Regarding Novations

June 2026 Tonnage

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.1% in June

Jul 21, 2026 | Press Release

Trucking activity in the United States rose 0.1% in June after decreasing 3.2% in May, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.

ATA’s Women In Motion Brings Trucking’s Priorities to Capitol Hill

Jul 16, 2026 | Press Release

Members of ATA's Women In Motion Council traveled to the nation’s capital for their annual Call on Washington. Thirty-two women trucking leaders from 14 states met directly with lawmakers and…

Six Things Fleets Need to Know About EPA's New NOx Rule

Jul 13, 2026 | Blog Post

EPA proposed new NOx standards that could reduce the cost of new diesel trucks by as much as $6,000 and generate a $12 billion net saving to truck purchasers. To celebrate this rulemaking, ATA…

ATA’s Chris Spear Joins EPA Administrator to Announce Revised NOx Rule

Jul 09, 2026 | Press Release

ATA President & CEO Chris Spear joined Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for an event on the National Mall to celebrate the rollback of onerous, unachievable heavy-duty NOx…

Upcoming Events

Sep 9

ATA-MSC and CPPC Joint Webinar: The ATA-MSC Household Goods Dispute Settlement Program

Sep 9, 2026 | Webinar

Sep 15

2026 Moving & Storage Conference (MSC) Call on Washington

Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026 | Conference

Sep 16

WIM Educates - Why We Drive: Women of the Road on Purpose, Pride, and Overcoming Challenges

Sep 16, 2026 | Webinar

Sep 20

TMC 2026 Fall Meeting & National Technician Skills Competitions

Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026 | Conference

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