Ted Scott, ATA Director of Engineering, Dies at 71
Ted Scott, director of engineering for American Trucking Associations and a former director of government relations for less-than-truckload carriers Roadway Express and YRC Worldwide, died Jan. 10 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71.
ATA Selects 20 as Road Team Captains to Expand Industry Outreach, Education
American Trucking Associations last week selected 20 professional drivers to serve as industry ambassadors on America’s Road Team, a program started decades ago to help educate the public about life on the road and the role trucking plays in the safe delivery of critical goods.
Transportation Incidents the Most Frequent Type of Worker Fatality, New Report Shows
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.
Trucking Image Movement Applauds Comments From Industry Supporters
Trucking Moves America Forward, a national image movement for the industry, recognized efforts by companies in promoting a positive message for trucking around the country.
December 20, 2016ATA Selects Infrastructure Task Force Members
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.
Eleven Executives Named to ATA Infrastructure Funding Task Force
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced the members of a new infrastructure funding task force Dec. 12.
Cammisa Brings Wealth of Experience to ATA
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.
Cammisa Brings Wealth of Experience to Safety, Connectivity Role at ATA
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 Sags 0.9% in October
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.
Former ATA Lobbyist Moves to Transportation Consulting Firm
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.
November 15, 2016