At a time when our political system has grown so adversarial, I believe trucking threads a needle of common purpose.
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Perspective: Without Trucking, There Is Nothing
Last month, ATA reached its 90th year. For nine decades, ATA and its 50 state trucking associations have been the leading voice for our industry in Washington and every state Capitol.
October 16, 2023Perspective: Staying Vigilant on Drug Testing
Suhash Harwani of Quest Diagnostics writes: the emerging evidence propels an argument that employers 鈥 particularly in the transportation sector 鈥 should stay vigilant on drug testing.
April 4, 2023Perspective: Knowing Cargo Theft Risks
As shippers continue to contend with supply chain disruption, they鈥檙e simultaneously experiencing another risk: historic levels of cargo theft, Loadsure's Jim Heide writes in a perspective.
February 27, 2023Perspective: Prioritizing Our People
New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine writes, "As incoming chairman of American Trucking Associations, I am honored for the opportunity to represent so many incredible individuals who form this amazing industry."
October 31, 2022Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team
ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nation鈥檚 capital and statehouses."
October 24, 2022Perspective: Marking a Year of Wins
Harold Sumerford Jr. writes, "As ATA chairman, I鈥檝e traveled around the country 鈥 20 states in all 鈥 talking to my fellow truckers. Everywhere I go I鈥檓 struck by how invigorated people are by the 'new' ATA."
October 17, 2022Perspective: Truckers Are Undeniably Essential
The term 鈥渆ssential鈥 came into sharp focus during the pandemic, ATA President Chris Spear notes. The urgency of the moment forced Americans to recognize the many hands at work that keep our society going. There was an outpouring of gratitude for our nation鈥檚 truck drivers, rightfully so, as they persevered through adversity to keep stores stocked and hospitals supplied.
September 23, 2022Perspective: Adopting a Driver-First Mindset
The past few years have taught us that truck drivers don鈥檛 just deliver essential goods, they are essential workers themselves. It鈥檚 time to recognize that, and adopt a driver-first mindset.
September 7, 2022Perspective: Winning Arguments to Attract New Drivers
As the American workforce continues to experience major shifts and fluxes, there鈥檚 an opportunity for those of us in the trucking and logistics industries to attract new drivers and workers looking for a post-pandemic change.
July 5, 2022