ATA Names New VP of Legislative Affairs

American Trucking Associations said it has hired Caroline Decker as its new vice president of legislative affairs.

Decker comes to ATA after more than eight years of handling government affairs issues for Amtrak. Prior to that, she was a senior aide to former Rep. Bob Clement (D-Tenn.) and represented the Tennessee Valley Authority.

“From my earliest experiences in Washington, I’ve seen how well-thought of the trucking industry and ATA is, and I’m excited to become part of that,” Decker said in a statement released Wednesday.

“With nearly 20 years of experience working on Capitol Hill as a staffer and representing the transportation interests, Caroline brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ATA,” said Mary Phillips, ATA’s senior vice president of legislative affairs.