Press Release

ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Welcomes ACT 1's Continued Support of Trucking Industry Priorities

Mar 14, 2019

Arlington, Virginia – Today, ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è announced its continued alliance with the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry and their joint pursuit of promoting advocacy, ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è meetings, and the associations’ targeted efforts to improve the industry.Ìý

“The continued support of ACT 1 is tremendous for ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è, as it allows us to continue focusing on the events and programs that we feel will help our industry grow and achieve its strategic priorities,â€� said ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è President and CEO Chris Spear. “We are thankful for their support and the work that they and their suppliers give to both ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è and the trucking industry as a whole. We are excited to see what 2019 brings.â€�

The Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry is comprised of leaders in transportation who are dedicated to enhancing the business environment of the industry. ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è will continue to provide them the opportunity to spread their stated message of providing business leaders with the opportunity to exchange ideas, forge new relationships, and build a stronger, more successful industry through networking and social events at some of the industry’s leading conferences and exhibitions.

“ACT 1 is excited to extend our relationship with ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è as we work toward our shared goal of success within the trucking industry,â€� said Amy Boerger, Vice President, Sales at Cummins, Inc. “Our vision is closely aligned with the associations’ vision and we are excited to continue our committee’s service to trucking companies.â€�

ACT 1 has again committed to being a Premier Sponsor of ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è meetings including the ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Technology & Maintenance Council’s ; the ; ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è’s Safety Management Council’s National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships; National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; the 2019 ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Management Conference & Exhibition; and the ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Safety Management Council and Transportation Security Council Safety, Security & HR National Conference & Exhibition in 2019.

“ACT 1’s support of ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è not only benefits us, but the industry as a whole, as we strive to promote safety, sustainability, and efficiency to our members and the public at large,â€� said Spear. “We look forward to welcoming everyone to Atlanta for the TMC Annual Meeting and working with ACT 1 on ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è’s important 2019 meetings.â€�

More information, including a full list of ACT 1 members, can be found at g.

ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è on Ìý´Ç°ùÌý.Ìý

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