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.
2024 - 2025 LEAD ATA Class Roster
| Rebecca Anderson | Transland |
| Jill Apperson | AppleOne Staffing, inc. |
| Jeff Bethers | CRST |
| Christy Choice | Tenstreet |
| Justin Copeland | URS Midwest, Inc. United Road |
| Kelly Crow | FedEx Freight |
| Steven Edwards | FedEx Freight |
| Randy Efird | Weaver Brothers Inc. |
| Michael Floyd | Professional Auto Transport, Inc. |
| Blake Grolmus | Ruan Transportation Management Systems |
| Bob Hamon | FedEx Freight |
| Will Haymons | Bennett Family of Companies |
| Rocco Marrari | Pedigree Technologies |
| Michael Petzold | Moran Transportation Corporation |
| Taylor Rodriguez | United Parcel Service |
| Kevin Scott II | United Parcel Service |
| Dan Simnick | International Motors LLC |
| Ben Slaton | Cummins, Inc. |
| Jeff Smith | Martin Heavy Transport |
| Dayton Stevens | CRST |
| Chip Stewart | Houston Freightliner, Inc. |
| Kyle Zimmerman | Volvo Trucks North America |
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Program Requirements
Eligibility
All applicants must be an employee of a current ATA Motor Carrier or Allied Member in good standing with the association.
Cost
- Tuition: The cost of tuition is $1050 with payment due in full prior to ATA’s Management Conference & Exhibition.
- Participant Costs: Participants will be responsible for their own travel costs including airfare and lodging.
What's Included? LEAD ATA will cover the cost of most meals while attending classes, as well as frequent receptions and off-site activities. LEAD ATA will cover all registration fees associated with the program (including MC&E and Mid-Year Management Session) during the year you are enrolled.
Class
The LEAD ATA class is comprised of candidates selected from a diverse group of ATA Motor Carrier Members, ATA Moving and Storage Members, and ATA Allied Members.
Selection
All selections will be made in August by the LEAD ATA Selection Committee. Consideration will be given to ensuring that the diversity of our industry will be represented, whether that covers, transportation segment, fleet size, region, etc.
Attendance
In order to graduate, the four core meetings are mandatory. In the event that someone cannot attend a required meeting, they will be given the opportunity to make up that class the following year.
Important Dates
- The 2025 application closes August 1, 2025
- Candidates will be notified of selection results by September 2, 2025
Contact Us
Brittany Green
Director, Industry Affairs
(703) 838-1945