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ATA Elects Dellinger as 80th Chairman

[ October 18, 2024   //   Gary G Burrows ]

American Trucking Associations ended its 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 15 celebrating Dennis Dellinger’s selection as the federation’s 80th chairman.
Dellinger, CEO of Claremont, N.C.-based Cargo Transporters, is a 38-year industry veteran.
“I look forward to working with all of you to represent the millions of hardworking men and women who make this essential industry thrive. What better place to share and gather ideas with talented people and some of the greatest minds,” Dellinger said, in a Transport Topics report.
“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 ATA President Chris Spear. “His dedication to his company and this industry is inspiring.”
Dellinger succeeds Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, as chairman.
“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,” Boyle said in introducing Dellinger.
The board also elected Greg Hodgen, president and CEO of Groendyke Transport in Enid, Okla., as first vice chairman; and Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises in Omaha, Neb., as second vice chairman. Also, Randy Clifford, chairman and CEO of Ventura Transfer Co. in Long Beach, Calif., was elected as vice chairman at large. The board re-elected John M. Smith, chairman of CRST International Holdings, as secretary and John A. Smith, president and CEO of FedEx, as treasurer.

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