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2024 celebrates our 94rd Year as the “Voice of Trucking” in Illinois, the Illinois Trucking Association consists of dedicated Motor Carriers and Allied Members who support the people in our valued industry.  ITA is the Illinois affiliate of the American Trucking Associations.  As a result we bring with us experience of all other State Trucking Associations into one united team. Illinois Trucking Association provides you a lobbying voice in Springfield PLUS a whole array of services to help manage the impact of change within our industry. We team with other industry leaders to provide educational opportunities and member discounts.

ITA Staff, Members and our lobbyist have played a critical role in supporting the trucking Industry in Illinois and nationally. We have worked diligently to defend the rights of our members in the Illinois General Assembly, various state, county and federal agencies.

The following are a few examples:

  • Secured legislation to reinstate the Rolling Stock Tax Exemption

  • Worked with the Department of Revenue to reduce the Commercial Distribution Fee by 60%

  • Represented the industry by securing $100,000,000 savings over four years with the Illinois Toll Highway Authority through I-Pass savings

  • ITA is the Illinois sponsor of the Illinois Professional Truck Driving Championships host to over 150 participants and growing every year

  • ITA provides educational opportunities through our joint ITA/Allied member seminars.

    ALWAYS FREE TO CURRENT ITA MEMBERS

  • Seminars in Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion, DOT Compliance, Labor Law, Hazardous Material and many more

  • DOT Compliance forms available free to charge

  • Drug & Alcohol Testing Services


ITA is working hard for YOU! If you hire drivers, operate trucks, or provide a service to the trucking industry, then Illinois Trucking Association is the right choice for you!

Remember an ITA Membership doesn't cost - it pays!
PLATINUM ITA PARTNERS

ITA STAFF

Matt Hart
Executive Director
Email: matt@iltrucking.org

Linda Blisset
Director of Safety
Email: linda@iltrucking.org

Jennifer Grider
Director of Drug & Alcohol Testing
Email: jennifer@iltrucking.org

Brian Schumacher
Associate Director
Email: brian@iltrucking.org

Bobbi Curl
Executive Administrator
Email: bobbi@iltrucking.org

Bella Stender
Drug & Alcohol Testing Assistant
Email: bella@iltrucking.org

Chad Williams
Director of Advocacy & Marketing
Email: chad@iltrucking.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Illinois Trucking Association 2023-2024

OFFICERS
Executive Board/Executive Committee

  • CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
    Mike BurtonC&K Trucking

  • PRESIDENT
    Brian WasowiczTriple G Enterprises

  • 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
    Joe NewmanNewman Carriers

  • 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
    Adan Abarca - A&M Intermodal, Inc.

  • 3rd VICE PRESIDENT

  • Eric Kiefer - NuWay Transportation

  • SECRETARY / TREASURER

    Rachel Christensen - J.B. Hunt

  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    Matt HartITA

REPRESENTATIVES AT LARGE
Executive Committee

  • Rocky Caylor - Cadence Premier Logistics

  • Tony Schmidt - Mr. Bult's, Inc.

  • Nick Urso - Bear Cartage & Intermodal, Inc.

  • Bob Stock - Stock Transport

  • Jonathan Chowansky - UPS

  • Courtney Cook - Jung Truck Service

  • Kevin Lhotak* - Reliable Transportation Specialists, Inc.

    *IL Vice President to ATA

GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS

  • John McGovernOSCO Oil

  • Matt HedgesTransChicago Truck Group

  • Bill Presterhni Risk Services

  • Trevor Yates - Truck Centers, Inc.

  • Alan DetmersDouble D Express

  • Bob Christ - Cayenne Express

  • Mark DannhauserThe Custom Companies, Inc.

  • Cindy Steinhorst - JJ Keller & Associates

  • Bill Primeaux - FedEx

  • Melanie Evans - Landstar

  • Mike Davis - CIT Trucks

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