ATA Congratulates President-elect Trump

Trucking Group Looks Forward to Working with New Administration

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Nov 09, 2016, 09:39 ET

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement after the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States:

"The American Trucking Associations congratulates President-elect Trump on his victory.

American Trucking Associations 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, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight.Trucking Moves America Forward.

"During the campaign, he highlighted the need to create jobs, and recognized that improving our nation's infrastructure is critical to strengthening the economy. As the industry that moves nearly 70% of our nation's freight and is a key economic driver, we look forward to working with President-elect Trump on a host of issues, including long-term, sustainable infrastructure funding, tax reform and fair and free trade.

"We have already begun meeting with the Trump transition team, and look forward to working closely with the new Administration on issues that will allow the trucking industry to continue to grow and move America forward."

American Trucking Associations 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, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward

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