Mississippi Trucking Exec Honored with TAEC President’s Leadership Award

San Diego, CA - Today, the American Trucking Associations recognized Hal Miller, president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, with the ATA Trucking Association Executives Council President's Leadership Award.

"Hal grew up in a trucking family, and upon graduating college, he worked to grow the family business. The ATA Federation was fortunate that, after 30 very successful years, Hal decided to embark on a second career as president of the Mississippi Trucking Association," said ATA President & CEO Chris Spear. "Hal devoted his trucking expertise, political acumen, and consensus building skills to help advance our priorities, from cracking down on predatory towing to facilitating the passage of credentialing reform. In recognition of his leadership role in achieving multiple landmark victories, it is an honor to present him with the 2025 TAEC President's Leadership Award."

Prior to becoming president of the Mississippi Trucking Association in 2014, Miller was a fleet manager with 31 years of experience. Miller served as the executive vice president of Miller Transportation Services, the corporation that owns tank truck carrier Miller Transporters. During this period, Miller also served on the Mississippi Trucking Association Board of Directors for nearly two decades, including a term as chair.

Accomplishments during his tenure at the Mississippi Trucking Association include leading a state legislative effort to rein in predatory towers and taking pivotal advocacy actions to move the Transportation Security Screening Authorization Act through Congress and to the President's desk.

The President's TAEC Leadership Award was created in 2002 by ATA to honor a state trucking association leader and to create an enduring legacy for that leader and for the industry. The award comes with a $10,000 grant for a trucking scholarship, education program, or research cause to be chosen by Miller.

Past winners of the award are: Greg Fulton of Colorado, Alix Miller of Florida, Rebecca Oyler of Pennsylvania, Paul Enos of Nevada, Sheila Foertsch of Wyoming, Chris Maxwell of Rhode Island, Shannon Newton of Arkansas, Shawn Yadon of California, Brenda Neville of Iowa, John Esparza of Texas, Kendra Hems of New York, Mike Riley of Connecticut, Rick Todd of South Carolina, George Burruss of Missouri, Karen Rasmussen of Arizona, Jim Runk of Pennsylvania, Tom Howells of Wisconsin, John Hausladen of Minnesota, Dale Hanington of Maine, Larry Davis of Ohio, Dale Bennett of Virginia, Cathy Gautreaux of Louisiana, and Dave Huneryager of Tennessee.