newsfilter
← Latest News
Business Wire·

Werner® Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers Elected Chairman of the American Trucking Associations

  • Werner Enterprises Chairman & CEO Derek J. Leathers was elected Chairman of the Board of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
  • Leathers will serve a one-year term from October 2026 through October 2027.
  • He succeeds Greg Hodgen & will collaborate with incoming ATA President & CEO Mark Colson to advance federal & state freight priorities.
  • Leathers brings over 30 years of transportation experience, including 25+ years leading Werner's operational & strategic growth.
  • Key advocacy priorities for his term include enhancing highway safety via uniform regulatory enforcement, curbing lawsuit abuse, expanding truck parking & infrastructure, & supporting truck drivers.
  • Werner Enterprises reported nearly $3.0 billion in 2025 revenues & operates a modern fleet with over 14,500 associates.
  • In January 2026, Werner acquired FirstEnterprises, Inc. (FirstFleet), which generated over $600 million in unaudited 2025 revenues.
  • Werner provides Dedicated & One-Way Truckload services alongside Logistics services such as truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal, & final mile delivery.