Few industries in the U.S. have had such a powerful impact on our economy and its people as trucking has. After the first World War, people thought that the transportation of goods on motorized trucks was noisy and awkward. But for the early 30?s trucking was coming in one of the best businesses. Then several trucking associations were founded, but it was necessary to create a national society.
Because of this, the ATA was established in 1933. In the same year they decided to sign a code that watched for a fair competition governing work hours, minimum salaries, schedules of rates and tariffs.
ATA is a unique organization because it encompasses the industry it represents (that is why the name has a ?at the end of association). ATA is formed for three entities, but they work to get the same goal; these entities are: ATA, which represents the national interests, 50 affiliated trucking organizations that represent the local and state interests and lastly the affiliated councils and conferences that represent focused areas of the industry.
This Federation was established in 1944 to delineate the operating rules and regulations between ATA, the states and the affiliates. It was revised and updated in 1946, 1962, 1967, 1976, and 1984, and in 1998 it was restructured again. Today in day ATA is the official voice of the trucking industry, and it is in charge to ensure that the industry?s interests are complied, to support safety and sound environmental policies for the benefit of the US Trucking Industry. The members of the company have several benefits to companies like: American Towing Alliance, J.J. Keller & Associates Inc., Avis, Marketplace, Dac Services, Best Pass and Fleet Market.