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Perspective: Autonomous Trucking Is Not a Race

How will self-driving trucks win the trust of the millions of Americans driving their own vehicles alongside them?

July 1, 2024

Perspective: As an Industry, Let's Win the Sale

At a time when our political system has grown so adversarial, I believe trucking threads a needle of common purpose.

November 2, 2023

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, 2023

Perspective: 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, 2023

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, 2023

Perspective: 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, 2022

Perspective: 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, 2022

Perspective: 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, 2022

Perspective: 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, 2022

Perspective: 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, 2022