Councils
In addition to serving our members by making sure your voices are heard and our industry gets the credit it deserves, we serve by providing numerous educational and networking opportunities. We want trucking businesses to thrive, and we aim to provide the resources members need to do so.
We do this by connecting trucking professionals to our councils and forums for discussion on leadership, safety, equipment, technology and finance issues. The association hosts four councils that each meet quarterly and focus on the different areas within our industry. Meetings are free to attend as a benefit of membership. You just have to RSVP.
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Jon Beshears
J.B. Hunt Transport
The Safety Management Council is an exclusive membership benefit of the Arkansas Trucking Association, providing a forum for employees of corporate members.
The SMC promotes cooperative efforts for increased safety, efficiency and economy in all phases of highway transportation by commercial vehicles, and focuses on the following to achieve its purpose:
- Guest speakers on topics relating to regulation compliance and safety technologies
- Interchanging ideas and information
- Discussion of implementation strategies
- Fleet safety contests
- Quarterly meetings and safety seminars
The Safety Management Council provides valuable information and opportunities for motor carriers, industry safety professionals and service providers. ATA members can attend Council meetings at no charge.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SMC MEETING
Want to get involved? Attend an SMC meeting, volunteer to serve on the Truck Driving Championship Committee or nominate your company or a safety professional for the ATA Corporate Fleet Safety Awards.
If you are interested in presenting to the SMC or would like more information, please contact Sarah Newman at sarahnewman@arkansastrucking.com.
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Kellie Mingori
Webster Capital Finance
The Accounting & Finance Council is an exclusive membership benefit of the Arkansas Trucking Association, providing a forum for employees of corporate members.
The AFC promotes cooperative efforts to increase education and research of taxation, finance, accounting, collection, risk management and insurance issues impacting the trucking industry. This is brought to members through the following:
- Regular meetings for discussion
- Interchanging ideas and information
- Council research
- Offering CPE credits through National Association of State Boards of Accountancy sponsorship
- Promoting growth and participation in the Council
The Accounting & Finance Council is a valuable organization for accounting and human resource professionals, banking/financial institutions and insurance providers.
ATA members can attend Council meetings at no charge.
If you are interested in presenting to AFC or would like more information, please contact Katie Thomason at katiethomason@arkansastrucking.com.
Chair
John Limozaine
Maverick Transportation
Vice Chair
Morgan Jackson
Walmart Transportation
Secretary
Austin Samples
Americold Logistics LLC
The 40 Under 40 Council was formed in 2009 to identify and cultivate new, young trucking executives and acclimate them to the intricacies of our industry as well as the dynamics of the association.
Meeting quarterly, the 40 Under 40 Council brings in guest speakers to discuss leadership, politics, trucking and the association. In addition to hearing the latest from experts and insiders, the council provides a forum to network with peers and form relationships with established trucking executives by putting them in the same room at both council meetings and other exclusive events throughout the year.
The council provides forums in which its members can advance their careers in transportation and interest in the association. Through education and outreach programs, leadership traits are instilled to benefit members in their professional and personal lives.
Collectively, the council represents 17 companies and a myriad of specialties, including safety, operations, pricing and recruitment across different segments of the industry (truckload, LTL, tanker and others.)
Criteria for consideration includes demonstrated leadership skills, commitment to a career in transportation and notable contributions to his or her company or industry.
Membership is limited to 40 people, under the age of 40, employed and nominated by an ATA carrier member or academic institution.
Corporate membership in the Arkansas Trucking Association is required to submit nominations for this council.
40 Under 40 Council Nomination Form
Annual Dues: $300
For more information, please contact Jordan Welch, jordanwelch@arkansastrucking.com.
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Dustin Jeffress
Maverick Transportation
The Maintenance & Technology Council is an exclusive membership benefit of the Arkansas Trucking Association. The MTC serves the interests of its individual members, especially in the areas of maintenance and technology management.
The purpose of the Council is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and the discussion of current issues. This is brought to you through the following:
- Speakers on product comparisons and/or new technologies
- Interchanging ideas and information
- Discussion of implementation strategies
- Recommended vehicle specifications
- Preventive maintenance guidelines
- Vehicle maintenance reporting standards for maintenance cost reporting
- Technician training
- Fuel economy guidelines
- Quarterly meetings and events
Want to get involved? Attend an MTC meeting, volunteer to serve on the Technician Championship Committee, Technician Curriculum Advisory Committee or a maintenance professional for the ATA Maintenance Professional of the Year Award. ATA members can attend Council meetings at no charge.
If you are interested in presenting to the MTC or would like more information, please contact Sarah Newman at sarahnewman@arkansastrucking.com.
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