NEW EVENT | ATA Chairman Derek Leathers on Leadership, Advocacy and Trucking’s Future

November 3, 2026  :  2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises, was elected American Trucking Associations’ 82nd chairman on Oct. 20 at ATA’s 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition.

In this episode of TT Newsmakers, Leathers joins Seth Clevenger for a wide-ranging conversation about the experiences that have shaped his career and the priorities that will define his chairmanship at ATA.

Leathers highlights stronger enforcement of safety regulations and building a more unified approach to industry advocacy as primary goals. He also reflects on the knowledge passed down from foundational industry figures such as C.L. Werner and Don Schneider through the course of his career.

Tune in to the conversation to understand Leathers’ leadership philosophy, his vision for ATA and why he remains optimistic about trucking’s future.