The American Trucking Associations’ grassroots program is ATA’s network of trucking industry members working to influence legislative decisions on the federal and state level. When legislation is introduced that will affect the trucking industry, the grassroots network goes into action. Your involvement is critical to ensure this network is a powerful force on Capitol Hill. Click here to send us your contact information.
Your Voice is Needed
Whether you have one truck or an entire fleet, your voice is important to ensure that the trucking industry perspective is heard. No other single influence has as much impact on legislators’ votes as informed communications from industry experts like our own trucking industry members.
Your Role
Keep doing what you’re doing. Your experience is what counts. Stay informed – We’ll track legislation and issues as they evolve. You stay informed on the industry issues. Act – Take action when needed. This may take the form of meeting with elected officials, calling them at their congressional office or writing letters. You choose the method you’re comfortable with. Spread the word – Tell a colleague and a friend. The more people we have speaking, the greater the impact on Congress. Our strength is in our numbers
Our Role
Information – We’ll keep you informed on the issues affecting the industry. Regularly check back to our website as updates are made often. Communication tools – We provide you with a searchable database of lawmakers and media, and a state-of-the- art e-mail system to get your message delivered to Congress. Action Alerts - When action is required, we will send you an Action Alert email instructing you on the issue and who needs to be contacted. We also include talking points and sample letters for communicating with your legislators. Congressional Visits - Annual “Call on Washington” visits enable you to meet directly with lawmakers in Washington, DC. Click here to learn more about the Call on Washington visits.
Strength in Numbers
Our strength is in our numbers but only if we act. Join the grassroots network and help work to promote pro-trucking legislation. Click here to send us your contact information so you can become a voice for trucking.
Click here for a .pdf version of the Grassroots Program brochure.