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

"Now it is our responsibility to build on that foundation and leave ATA even stronger for those who come next." — Derek Leathers

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.

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

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Derek Leathers

Derek J. Leathers is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Werner, serving as Chairman since May 2021 and CEO since May 2016. He was Vice Chairman in 2020-21 and President from 2011 to January 2024. Werner’s Board appointed Leathers in May 2020 to fill a directorship vacancy, and stockholders initially elected him to the Board in May 2021.

Throughout his tenure at Werner, he has held integral roles in many facets of the organization, including the establishment of the Company’s Mexico operations and oversight for all the asset operating groups.

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

"Now it is our responsibility to build on that foundation and leave ATA even stronger for those who come next." — Derek Leathers

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