The American Trucking Associations’ Board of Directors recently elected Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO of Cargo Transporters based in Hickory, North Carolina, as the Federation’s 80th chairman.
“I am deeply honored and extraordinarily humbled to have been selected to serve our association and industry,” Dellinger said in a news release. “ATA represents every facet of trucking, and our voice is one. I look forward to working with all of you to represent the millions of hardworking men and women who make this essential industry thrive.”
Additionally, the board elected Greg Hodgen, president and CEO of Groendyke Transport in Enid, Oklahoma, as first vice chairman—placing the past National Tank Truck Carriers chairman in line to succeed Dellinger next year—and Randy Clifford, chairman and CEO of Ventura Transfer Company in Long Beach, California, as vice chairman at large.
Dellinger succeeds Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, as ATA chairman.
“Dennis embodies what is exceptional about trucking, working his way up from the terminal floor to the corner office and now becoming ATA Chairman,” said Chris Spear, ATA president and CEO. “His dedication to his company and this industry is inspiring. ATA is lucky to have a chairman who has seen it and done it all in this industry, and I’m eager to continue working with him.”
ATA’s board also named Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises chairman and CEO, second vice chairman; and re-elected John M. Smith, chairman of CRST International Holdings, as secretary, and John A. Smith, president and CEO of FedEx Ground, as treasurer.
“I congratulate Dennis as he embarks on what is sure to be a rewarding journey as ATA chairman,” Boyle said.
“This position presents a unique opportunity to serve an industry that gives so much to so many across America, and Dennis’ wealth of experience, expertise, and passion for trucking will be of tremendous service to our members throughout the ATA Federation.”