Posts with tag alabama trucking association

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 11-17, 2022, 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... Read more

The Alabama Trucking Association Safety and Maintenance Management Council showcased its safest fleets, drivers and fleet managers at the group’s annual Fleet Safety Awards Banquet held March 25 in Birmingham, Ala.The event, co-sponsored by Carrier Transicold South, McGriff Tire and Service Co., Nextran... Read more

The Alabama Trucking Association is asking for driver nominations for two new Road Team captains. Applicants will audition before a panel of independent judges, speaking for approximately five minutes on any subject they choose. After which they will answer questions from the judges. Nominees... Read more

ATA's annual live skills competition for commercial drivers returns in a big way on Friday, June 9, 2023, on the grounds of the Pelham Civic Complex in Pelham, Ala. Dozens of professional truck drivers are expected to compete in nine vehicle classes. It's our Safety & Maintenance Management Council's... Read more

Unfortunately, we were unable to hold our Fleet Safety Awards ceremony last month due to the COVID-19 outbreak, so we're social distancing LIVE on Facebook Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 PM CST for the Alabama Trucking Fleet Safety Awards, hosted by ATA VP of Safety & Compliance Tim Frazier. This... Read more

The latest edition of Alabama Trucker, the official publication of the Alabama Trucking Association is ready for your review. This quarter we showcase all that makes your Association a powerful advocate for the state’s trucking industry: our member firms and their employees -- and their... Read more

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is requesting data for its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report. Among the for-hire fleet metrics being requested by ATRI are driver pay, fuel costs, insurance premiums and lease or purchase payments. Carriers are asked to provide full-year... Read more

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... Read more