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June 2018
Board of Directors Meeting + Officers Installation – Montgomery, Ala.
ATA's annual end of the fiscal year executive meeting for board members only. Following the board meeting, we install our executive leaders for the upcoming fiscal year. All Association members are cordially invited to attend the installation ceremony and reception. For more information contact Jane Nixon at 334-834-3983.
Find out more »October 2018
American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition – Austin, Tex.
The American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E) brings the top executives in trucking together four days of talks and meetings of issues facing America’s trucking industry. The meeting highlights economic, regulatory, and business trends that will drive current and future successes for fleets. For more information visit http://mce.trucking.org/.
Find out more »ATA’s Call on Washington – Washington DC
Alabama fleet owners and executives will gather in Washington D.C. promoting the industry to state Members of Congress, key congressional staff, federal regulators, fellow industry leaders, and American Trucking Associations staff. Their mission is to discuss legislation and regulations currently affecting the industry. Atop the envoy’s list of concerns will be federal infrastructure funding and improvement. The trip is made possible through the American Trucking Associations’ Call on Washington Program, which allows state affiliate members to meet directly with lawmakers and…
Find out more »September 2018
World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics
Come be a part of Alabama's portion of the World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics on Saturday, Sept. 29. This fundraiser will benefit Special Olympics of Alabama and is spearheaded by the Law Enforcement Torch Run organization. If you are a trucker or work in the industry, please consider being a part of this year's convoy. Alabama's leg (Birmingham to Gadsden) is about 35 miles long. Registration/check-in is from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the entrance to the Guiding…
Find out more »ATA Golf Classic – Prattville, Ala.
Our annual golf tournament to raise funds for ATA's political action committee TRUK PAC, which supports local and state candidates who understand and support trucking's vital role in Alabama's economy. To play, you must be a sponsor of the event. For more information, contact Jane Nixon at 334-834-3983.
Find out more »NATMI Fleet Safety Certification Course – Montgomery, Ala.
Start your journey to earning a Certified Director of Safety (CDS) distinction through the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) at a one-week course at the Alabama Trucking Association headquarters in Montgomery, Sept. 24-28. NATMI's curriculum provides current and prospective fleet safety directors with the vision and skills needed to manage and execute an effective fleet safety program. During the course, participants play the role of a newly hired safety director at a company that is in need of a…
Find out more »August 2018
SMMC Mock Trial + Legal Seminar – Montgomery, Ala.
Actual mock trial presented by lawyers and fleet safety professionals.
Find out more »September 2018
SMMC Fall Safety Seminar (All Chapters) – Montgomery, Ala.
Join all three chapter of ATA's Safety & Maintenance Management Council in Montgomery for its Fall Fleet Safety Seminar. Presentation and topics are being developed. For more information, call 334-834-3983.
Find out more »August 2018
National Truck Driving + Step Van Championships – Columbus, Ohio
The American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Driving + Step Van Contests head to Columbus, Ohio this year to determine which state has the industry’s best professional truck drivers. Contestant from all 50 states have run the gauntlet of company and state competitions to earn the right to compete against the nation’s best, competing in one of nine classes, including straight truck, tanker, twin trailers, sleeper, flatbed and step van, etc. The team from Alabama is led by Alabama Truck Driving…
Find out more »September 2018
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 9-15, 2018, is when America’s trucking industry takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy's most demanding and important jobs. These 3.5 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely and on time, they also keep our highways safe.
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