Mark Colson will take over leadership beginning December 1 as ATA’s 10th leader

Mark Colson will become ATA president and CEO on December 1 after leading the Alabama Trucking Association since 2019.

ATRI announced the selection of nationally recognized transportation and logistics executive Page Siplon as its next president and chief operating officer

Siplon will join ATRI in November, working alongside current ATRI President Rebecca Brewster to ensure a seamless leadership transition before succeeding her upon her retirement in February 2027.

Two new surveys, for motor carriers and for truck drivers, are part of a new research initiative on driver health

This ATRI research will identify the impact of driver health on trucking operations and costs to further underscore its importance to the industry.

The 2026 application period is the only opportunity this year to apply for these grants.

In total, more than $7 million is available to help purchase new zero-emissions trucks and buses, replace or retrofit older, more polluting diesel engines, or develop medium- and heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure projects.

ATRI Releases List of Top 100 Freight Bottlenecks

The American Transportation Research Institute released its 15th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America.

Executive Order Causing Confusion

Marijuana Remains a Schedule I Drug (for now). Trump’s action does not federally legalize marijuana, and rescheduling to Schedule III does not legalize it for recreational use. Schedule III drugs still require a prescription.

Company Unveils Latest Trucks to Join the Fleet

All Service Moving announced plans to electrify its Oregon fleet in 2025. With a grant from Oregon DEQ, the electrification has begun.

EPA publishes GHG Phase 3 final rule - Trucking reacts.

ATA & Facing Fentanyl join forces to fight the growing crisis.