Posts tagged Chris Spear

    Research ● Labor Unionization Unions

    With trucking at a crossroads, ATA’s Spear reminds industry what’s at stake

    October 21, 2024 // The leader of trucking’s largest trade group says the industry won’t ‘roll over’ to ‘union thuggery’ and unrealistic politicians’ attempts to tear down the industry that drives the U.S. economy.

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    Research Video ● Independent Contractor Rule

    VIDEO: Protecting Trucking’s Independent Contractors

    March 21, 2024 // A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor undermines the livelihood of 350,000 truckers across the U.S. who choose to operate as independent contractors. In this episode, we explore the rule's impact on small trucking business owners and how ATA is fighting back in the courts and through the legislative process.

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