Werner® Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers Elected Chairman of the American Trucking Associations
Business Wire•29/10/2026•12:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Derek Leathers elected ATA Chairman for one-year term beginning October 2026
- ➤Leathers will advocate highway safety, truck parking, infrastructure and driver priorities
- ➤Werner 2025 revenues nearly $3.0 billion
- ➤Werner acquired FirstFleet in January 2026; unaudited 2025 revenues exceeded $600 million
Expert Statements
Derek J. Leathers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Werner Enterprises; Chairman of the American Trucking Associations
“For more than 90 years, the ATA has served as the unified voice of the American trucking industry. At Werner, our leadership has always been grounded in doing what’s right for our drivers, our customers and the communities we serve. As ATA Chairman, I am honored to champion those same principles on Capitol Hill and across the country, advocating for policies that protect compliant carriers, empower our skilled workforce and keep America’s supply chain moving safely and efficiently.”
Werner® Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers Elected Chairman of the American Trucking Associations
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to celebrate the election of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Derek J. Leathers, as Chairman of the Board of the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Leathers was elected during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition and will serve a one-year term spanning October 2026 through October 2027.
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