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The number of workplace deaths involving transportation incidents — the most frequent type of worker fatality — increased, according to a Labor Department report issued Dec. 16.

American Trucking Associations has selected 11 people for its new task force to evaluate funding options for repairs to and expansion of the nation’s highways and bridges.

Michael Cammisa, a self-­described “car guy” while growing up in Alex­andria, Virginia, is the new vice president of safety policy and connectivity for American Trucking Associations.

Michael Cammisa, a self-described “car guy” while growing up in Alexandria, Virginia, spent the past 16 years at the Association of Global Automakers, most recently as senior director of safety and connected vehicles.

Truck tonnage sagged 0.9% in October versus one year ago, the second consecutive decline in the American Trucking Associations monthly index in 2016, despite other positive economic numbers in the retail, manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Dave Osiecki, formerly the chief of national advocacy at American Trucking Associations, was tapped to lead a Washington, D.C.-based transportation consulting firm, the firm announced on Nov. 14.

LAS VEGAS — The more than 2,500 attendees of this year’s Management Conference & Exhibition arrived here with the expectation of gaining insight on how American Trucking Associations’ new leadership team will set the industry’s course.