ATA Recognizes Eight State Executives for Service to Industry

San Diego, CA - Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Association Executives Council recognized eight state trucking executives for their service to the industry and to the ATA Federation.

"The executives that we are honoring this year have dedicated nearly a century to advocating for the trucking industry in their states. The collective knowledge and experience they represent is priceless," said Tony Bradley, president and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association and chairman of TAEC. "These leaders, along with so many of our colleagues here at MCE, work daily in their respective state capitals to promote the interests of our great industry. We thank them for their many years of service and look forward to many more."

The eight executives recognized by ATA and TAEC this year have a combined 95 years of experience.

• Colorado Motor Carriers Association President Greg Fulton was recognized for 30 years of service.
• Maine Motor Transport Association President & CEO Brian Parke was recognized for 15 years of service.
• Oregon Trucking Associations President & CEO Jana Jarvis, Oklahoma Trucking Association President & CEO Jim Newport, and New Hampshire Motor Transport Association President and Vermont Truck & Bus Association Executive Director Joe Sculley were recognized for 10 years of continued service to the industry.
• North Dakota Motor Carriers Association Administrator Kacey Heidrich, Louisiana Motor Transport Association Executive Director Renee Amar, and Montana Trucking Association Chief Executive Officer Duane Williams were each recognized for five years of service.

"Our state trucking associations are the bedrock of the ATA Federation's power and influence," said ATA President & CEO Chris Spear. "I commend these leaders for the success they have achieved in advancing our priorities at the state level, and I thank them for the invaluable contributions they make every day to our industry."