ATA's Spear Hosts Special Natural Gas Transport Topics LiveOnWeb

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear will host a special Transport Topics LiveOnWeb program on the topic of natural gas technologies and trucking on Monday, September 19 at noon EDT.

"Natural gas is the preferred and dominant alternative fuel in America's trucking fleets, delivering low and stable pricing while reducing emissions," Spear said. "Its abundant supply here in the United States makes it a viable energy source for decades to come."

The program, titled "Transporting the Nation's Freight Bill on a Natural Gas Diet," is presented by ATA and Securing America's Future Energy, and features business magnate T. Boone Pickens, FedEx Corp. Chairman and CEO Fred Smith and Matt Godlewski, president of Natural Gas Vehicles for America.

"We're pleased that we were able to put together such a knowledgeable panel on this critical topic," said Spear. "This LiveOnWeb program is a unique opportunity for those within the industry to hear from some of the leading voices on natural gas and trucking."

To view the program, or for more information, visit http://liveonweb.ttnews.com/. 

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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