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LEAD ATA Overview
Since 1933, trucking executives across the country have joined the American Trucking Associations to represent our industry to lawmakers and regulators, as well as to enhance their companies’ efficiency and profitability.
Program Goal
LEAD ATA participants will gain real-world experience and in-depth industry insights not available through any other program. By selecting a diverse group of candidates, this program will represent the many different segments, regions, and fleet sizes that make up our industry.
As is the case in nearly every industry, a new generation of leaders is needed to face tomorrow's challenges. That is why the ATA began the LEAD ATA program. Designed to select, prepare, and transform the best and brightest in the truck industry today, to become our leaders of tomorrow.
2026 - 2027 Class Roster
| Mitchell Ashkenaz | FedEx Freight |
| Andrew Bellenger | McLeod Software |
| Christina Davis | FedEx Freight |
| Adam Field | Cummins, Inc. |
| Earl Heard | Walmart Transportation |
| David Ice | FedEx Freight |
| Zaheer Iqbal | NIC Federal, LLC, A Tyler Technologies Company |
| Keaton Klepper | Drivers Legal Plan |
| Andrew Nichols | PGT Trucking, Inc. |
| Melanie Simard | ISAAC Instruments |
| Michael Solarz | GLCS, Inc. |
| Ben Steines | Ruan |
| Ashley Thomas | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Kyle Wright | Hyundai Translead |
Contact Us
Brittany Green
Director, Industry Affairs
(703) 838-1945