State Execs Suggest ATA Changes

The ball is now in American Trucking Associations’ court. That’s the word from the 13 state trucking association executives that met in Dallas Jan. 30 to discuss concerns over the pace of ATA’s restructuring.

After a day-long session, the association chiefs sent a joint letter to ATA President Walter B. McCormick Jr. recommending changes in the plan.

“It went really well,” said New Hampshire Motor Transport Association President Robert Sculley. “It was one of the most productive meetings I’ve had with my peers in the 10 years I’ve been here.”

“I was surprised at the level of interest, especially for Super Bowl weekend,” said Joel Anderson, executive vice president of the California Trucking Association. “It was not an anti-ATA bitch session.”

Anderson said the letter discussed several areas where states would like more information on ATA’s plans. “We want to know what our role will be so we can get to work,” Anderson said.

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