ATLANTA, Ga. — American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) president Rebecca Brewster is announcing her retirement in early 2027, after serving the organization for 34 years, 25 of which she has led ATRI as its president and CEO.
“Serving the trucking industry through ATRI has been one of the greatest privileges of my life and I sincerely appreciate the Board’s long-time support of and confidence in my leadership,” Brewster said. “The ATRI team is well-positioned to carry on ATRI’s mission of research to improve the industry’s safety and productivity and I look forward to working with the new leader on the transition.”
During her tenure at ATRI, the organization has grown into the trucking industry’s most respected source for industry data and analysis, capturing numerous awards for research excellence.
Search Committee Appointed
ATRI’s board of directors, led by Werner Enterprises chairman Derek Leathers, has appointed a search committee of board members to identify Brewster’s successor. ATRI board member, Brenda Neville, Iowa Motor Truck Association president and CEO, will chair the search committee.
“Rebecca’s leadership of ATRI has made a lasting impact on the trucking industry,” Leathers said. “We are grateful for her three decades of leadership and the legacy she will leave behind.”
In May the ATRI search committee will commence its work to identify a new leader. More details will be available on the ATRI website.
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