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\nYour questions answered. To celebrate the 50th episode of Terminal Exchange, we spoke with American Trucking Associations (ATA) President, Chris Spear.
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\nAfter acclimating to Nussbaum\u2019s headquarters, Mr. Spear sat down with a Phillip full of questions \u2013 your questions \u2013 to answer.
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\nWe dove right into the nitty-gritty following a brief overview of the ATA. From how he cuts through the politics on Capitol Hill to what it looks like to make the American Truck Driver\u2019s story known.
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\nWe broach HOS flexibility, driver shortage, nuclear verdicts in trucking, and what ELDs mean for the future of trucking technology.
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\nAnd through it all, the ATA President remarks on how he and the ATA represent the mid- to small-size carriers of the nation. Did you know that 80% of ATA members are companies with less than 20 trucks?
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\nQuotes
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\n* \u201cIt\u2019s important that we amplify that pressure and that message to our elected officials so that they do their job. We hold them accountable. And we get things done.\u201d* \u201cBut 80%+ of our membership at ATA is less than 20 trucks.\u201d* \u201cBecause most of those large companies started with one truck. And I can name several of them \u2013 including this company.\u201d* \u201cEverybody\u2019s voice matters. Everybody counts in this world. When you\u2019re doing advocacy for this industry you\u2019ve got to make certain that you\u2019re counting everybody.\u201d* \u201cThe upside for trucking is that our story isn\u2019t a republican or democrat story. It\u2019s an American story. It\u2019s a success story. And it\u2019s one that should appeal to anybody.\u201d* \u201cOur government is placing our trust in them to go abroad and protect our freedom – between ages 18-21. Now, I\u2019m pretty certain that if we can teach them to do that, we can teach them to cross state lines in a Class A.\u201d* \u201cIt\u2019s not what you want. It\u2019s what you can get.\u201d* \u201cGet loud. Get engaged.\u201d
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\nLinks
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\n* Chris Spear Biography* American Trucking Associations* CCJ Article \u2013 Trump for Trucking
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