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.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.聽
Perspective: 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, 2022Perspective: Rethinking the Pitch for Truck Parking
Truck parking is a major pain point for the industry, and needs more investment from the government. It鈥檚 time to get creative about urging that investment, and potentially look to an unconventional source to find it: states鈥 climate budgets.
February 22, 2022Perspective: It鈥檚 Time to Tell Our Stories
Being part of an association is about getting involved, and one of the easiest ways to get involved with a group is to tell your story. I think about that because the story of my journey to becoming chairman of American Trucking Associations isn鈥檛 all that different from most of your stories.
November 2, 2021