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New American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced July 8 that the federation had parted ways with executive vice presidents Karla Hulett, Jeff Mason and Dave Osiecki.

American Trucking Associations announced the selection of Chris Spear to the position of president and CEO on July 1, 2016. Read more at bit.ly/29cDKNY. (Video by Joseph Terry/Transport Topics)

Chris Spear makes his initial remarks after being introduced as ATA's ninth president and CEO on July 1, 2016, at American Trucking Associations headquarters in Arlington, Va. Read more at bit.ly/29cDKNY (Video by Joseph Terry/Transport Topics)

Christopher Spear was named president and CEO of American Trucking Associations, effective July 9, succeeding Bill Graves.

The trucking industry invests at least $9.5 billion in safety annually according to a report released June 29 by American Trucking Associations.

In his final few months as president of American Trucking Associations, Bill Graves met with TT staffers, including Editorial Director Neil Abt, to reflect on where the trucking industry and the association stand as his tenure winds down. More at bit.ly/TTGraves0613.

In his final few months as President and CEO of American Trucking Associations, Bill Graves met with TT staffers, including Editorial Director Neil Abt, to reflect on where the trucking industry and the association stand as his tenure winds down. More at bit.ly/TTGraves0613.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — American Trucking Associations and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association have entered into an agreement with trade show firm Messe Frankfurt Inc. to develop a new, biennial North American-based trucking and transportation event.