ATA Welcomes Continental Tires as Latest Allied Member

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Feb 16, 2015, 11:00 ET

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves proudly welcomed Continental Tires as the federation's newest allied member.

"Just as the trucking industry relies on support from the supplier community, ATA relies on the support its allied members," Graves said. "When industry leaders like Continental step up to support ATA and this industry it sends a strong signal to others that they need to be involved."

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight.Trucking Moves America Forward.

"The newly formed partnership with the ATA is a natural progression for Continental Tires. As a global partner to the transport and logistics industry, we are well acquainted with the world's markets and roads," said Paul Williams, Continental Tires executive vice president, commercial vehicle tires. "Continental is committed to providing the truck industry the lowest overall driving cost. This membership will allow us to partner with other ATA members and assist them as they continue to operate a safe, responsible and profitable business."

Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated preliminary sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech. Continental employs approximately 190,000 people in 49 countries.

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward

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