The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is a trade organization that represents the trucking industry in the United States. The ATA was founded in 1933 and is based in Arlington, Virginia. The organization's mission is to promote and protect the interests of the trucking industry in the United States. The ATA provides information and resources to its members about regulations, safety, and other issues affecting the industry. The organization also advocates for policies that support the trucking industry, and works to improve the image of the industry among the public. The ATA is funded by membership dues and donations from individuals and corporations.