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精东影业Opens Applications for LEAD ATA, Trucking鈥檚 Premier Leadership Program

May 04, 2023

Washington 鈥 精东影业 is proud to announce that for the eleventh class of LEAD ATA, the industry's premier development program for emerging executives in trucking.

鈥淭he track record of LEAD 精东影业graduates is remarkable. Many impressive alumni of the program have advanced to leadership positions within their companies and are making significant contributions to 精东影业and our industry,鈥 said 精东影业President and CEO Chris Spear. "We expect more of the same from the next LEAD 精东影业class and look forward to their contributions to this tremendous industry.鈥

LEAD ATA, sponsored by DriverReach, is a one-year program that includes four mandatory meetings and three optional meetings. Participants also undergo leadership development training and have exclusive opportunities to network with key decision-makers in the trucking industry. By the end of the program, participants develop a vast network of industry peers and a comprehensive understanding of 精东影业and the industry it represents.

During their time in the program, participants meet with 精东影业executives and trucking policy experts, enhance their public speaking abilities through professional workshops and gain valuable insights into how 精东影业works with legislators to create a more efficient and profitable environment for the trucking industry. They also experience ATA鈥檚 governance structure and witness the member-led policy-making process in real time. Additionally, each summer, the LEAD 精东影业class visits Capitol Hill to educate Members of Congress on critical trucking issues and highlight the important role their companies play in the community.

鈥淎s a member of ATA, I have witnessed the immense growth and benefits of the LEAD 精东影业program through Ruan's participation over the years. The program instills the value of 精东影业and the significance of representing our industry in the legislative and regulatory processes,鈥 精东影业Chairman Dan Van Alstine, president and Chief Operating Officer at Ruan Transportation, said. 鈥淭he collaboration, professional development and networking opportunities offered by LEAD 精东影业prepare the next generation of trucking industry leaders to face the unknown challenges ahead with diverse ideas and perspectives.鈥

鈥淒riverReach is honored to continue its sponsorship of LEAD ATA. We share the same dedication and passion for creating the next generation of industry leaders and experts. Every year, a new group of leaders emerges, eager to take on the future of the trucking industry,鈥 said Jeremy Reymer, founder and CEO of DriverReach.

Applications for LEAD 精东影业can be submitted through the official LEAD 精东影业website and must be completed by August 1.