Mark Colson Named Next President and CEO of American Trucking Associations
Mark Colson, President and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, has been named the next President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, effective December 1, 2026. The news is trending in Birmingham, Anniston and Tuscaloosa.

Birmingham, AL, October 15, 2026 —
Mark Colson, who leads the Alabama Trucking Association as its president and CEO, has been named the next president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations. His appointment is set to take effect December 1, 2026.
The news is trending in Birmingham, Anniston and Tuscaloosa, according to the information provided. No further details were given about the announcement, the selection process or the reasons for the appointment.
The information also does not specify whether Colson will remain in his current Alabama role before the effective date, who will succeed him there, or who currently leads the American Trucking Associations. Details about any transition arrangements were not provided.
The appointment places Colson in line to lead the national organization after serving as President and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association. The provided information does not describe the responsibilities or priorities he is expected to take on in the new position, nor does it include comments from Colson or either association.
December 1, 2026, is the only timeline given. No additional milestones or events tied to the transition were specified. Further details about the appointment and leadership changes were not included in the information available for this report.
Story summarized from the original created by Grayson Everett on yellowhammernews.com, see more information here.
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