ATA Reaffirms Corporate Partner Agreement with EpicVue

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Jun 02, 2017, 14:00 ET

ARLINGTON, Va., June 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations and EpicVue, a provider of in-cab satellite TV systems, announced the groups are renewing their ATA Corporate Partner agreement.

"To continue recruiting and retaining the best talent for our industry, trucking must provide amenities that make life on the road feel more like life at home," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. "EpicVue allows truck drivers to experience entertainment or stay up to date on current events, enhancing their connection to their hometown community while delivering the goods that communities around the globe rely on each day."

The EpicVue package includes more than 100 channels of DIRECTV programming, including premium channels such as HBO/Cinemax, SHOWTIME and the NFL Sunday Ticket. The in-cab satellite TV systems are offered to fleets with 20 or more vehicles for a monthly subscription fee.

"Our relationship with ATA is a true partnership where both parties work together toward a common goal," said Lance Platt, CEO of EpicVue. "Since our common goals are driver happiness and quality of life, and improving the industry's image to assist in recruiting and retaining drivers, it makes perfect sense to support the Interstate One image trailer and to continue our Corporate Partner relationship with ATA."

A complete list of ATA Featured Product companies is available at www.atabusinesssolutions.com or by calling 866-821-3468.

Salt Lake City-based EpicVue was formed by individuals with years of combined experience in the satellite and television industries. The company offers a TV viewing package specifically designed for commercial fleets. Used as a tool to assist with recruiting, retaining and improving driver quality of life, the EpicVue package brings more than 100 channels of DIRECTV programming, including premium channels such as HBO/Cinemax, SHOWTIME and the NFL Sunday Ticket, into the comfort of a driver's sleeper for a monthly subscription fee and without any upfront hardware costs. For more information, visit www.epicvue.com.

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

SOURCE American Trucking Associations