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ATA names Quinn of U.S. Xpress as new treasurer

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations’ board of directors has named Patrick E. Quinn, co-chairman and president of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, as treasurer, effective immediately.

Quinn previously served as ATA Chairman from 2005 to 2007 and is also a past chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association. An initial member of the ATA’s Image & Communications committee, Quinn has been a frequent public speaker and advocate for the trucking industry.

“Pat is a tremendous asset to the ATA and the trucking industry,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “We look forward to this next chapter and the knowledge that he brings to this new role.”

Quinn and Max L. Fuller formed U.S. Xpress, Inc. in 1985 and still own the company.

In 2006, Quinn received an appointment from former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, which held meetings and hearings for two years discussing the future of our nation’s infrastructure. The Commission’s Report to Congress was issued in January of 2008, and Quinn testified before both the House and Senate. Quinn currently serves on the Trade & Transportation Advisory Council for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Quinn succeeds past Treasurer Bob Davidson, president and CEO of Arkansas Best Corp. in Fort Smith, Ark. Davidson will retire at the end of this year after nearly 38 years with the company. During his career with Arkansas Best Corp., Davidson served in various areas including vice president of pricing and vice president of marketing. He was named to the Arkansas Best Corp. board of directors in 2004 and has been president and CEO since 2006.

“ATA is grateful for Mr. Davidson’s service throughout his distinguished career in trucking,” said Graves. “He has been a valuable member of ATA and we wish him the best in his retirement.”

Kevin Jones of The Trucker staff can be reached for comment at [email protected] .

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