DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT
2012 POST-CONFERENCE REPORT FEATURES
Diamonds in the Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Highlights from ATA’s Leadership Conference in Tucson, Ariz. Oct 25-27, 2012 By ATA Staff
Thank You, Sponsors! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 With your support, ATA celebrated its 75th Anniversary By ATA Staff
Pioneer Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Kevin Knight, Knight Transportation, presented prestigious award By Steve Brawner
Bidding Farewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Karen Rasmussen leaving Arizona Trucking Association By Eric Francis
A Woman’s Place Is in the Truck—or the Corner Office . . . . . . . .30 By Jennifer Barnett Reed
ATRI’s Top Ten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ATRI’s 2012 industry survey results By Rebecca M. Brewster
Truck Lease Supports Good Cause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 What do Stewart Transport, RWC International and ATEF have in common? By Steve Brawner
BUY FIRST!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ATA’s allied members are among the finest in trucking; makes buying convenient By ATA Staff
DEPARTMENTS
From the Chairman: by George Cravens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Advertiser Resource Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
COVER ILLUSTRATION “DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT” BY BRENT BENNETT. Arizona Trucking Association 2012 Post-Conference Report 5 12 9
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