Arkansas Trucking Association

ATA Elects Five New Directors to Board

The Arkansas Trucking Association held elections for its Board of the Directors at its annual conference in Hot Springs, Ark., August 25-27. Board Chairman Mark Morris, president and CEO of Hamburg-based Morris Transportation Services, was re-elected to a second term.

The following transportation professionals were elected to join the Arkansas Trucking Association Board of Directors:

• Michael Barr, CEO, JM Bozeman Enterprises Inc. – Malvern, Ark.;
• Rob Kibbe, Managing Director, Client Service Leader – Transportation & Logistics Practice, Aon – Little Rock, Ark.;
• Lance Moll, President & CEO, FedEx Freight – Memphis, Tenn.;
• Seth Runser, President, ABF Freight – Fort Smith, Ark. and
• Patrick Simmons, Vice President – Transportation, Tyson Foods, Inc. – Springdale, Ark.

Lance Moll replaces his FedEx Freight predecessor, John Smith, who earlier this year accepted the position of president and CEO of FedEx Ground in Pittsburgh, Pa. Similarly, Seth Runser, fills the position left by outgoing ABF Freight President Tim Thorne, who retired in June.

“We are happy to welcome these industry leaders to our Board of Directors, and congratulate Chairman Mark Morris on being elected to a second term,” said Shannon Newton, president, Arkansas Trucking Association. “Our board is made up of a diverse group of professionals, reflecting carriers and allied companies of all sizes, specialties and geographies that make up our association. Each of these directors plays a key role in helping identify and address priorities for the entire Arkansas trucking industry. With transportation equating to one in every 10 jobs in the state, that’s a significant responsibility and one we’re confident they can fulfill.”

Since 1932, the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) has served as the voice of the trucking industry, promoting the vitality of this industry on which nearly 87 percent of Arkansas communities exclusively rely to move their goods. Made up of approximately 300 trucking and service companies, ATA helps members grow their business and profits while protecting the collective interests of trucking companies in the political and regulatory arenas.