• ATRI’s Dan Murray receives J.R. Halladay Award

    Awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to assist and support the work of the ATA Federation, Murray is celebrated for his almost 30-year tenure in the trucking industry.
    July 16, 2021
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    The Trucking Association Executives Council (TAEC) has recognized Dan Murray, American Transportation Research Institute's (ATRI) SVP, with the J.R. “Bob” Halladay Award, an honor presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to assist and support the work of the 50 state trucking associations. The Halladay Award is only awarded when a TAEC region hosting the annual meeting deems an individual worthy of recognition.

    Murray has been with ATRI for more than 27 years and throughout his tenure has worked with the state trucking associations on myriad research issues. The award was presented at the 2021 TAEC Annual Meeting in Sonoma, California.  

    “Region 3 and the entire TAEC family is honored to be able to recognize Dan and appropriately thank him for all the tremendous work he has done for the industry and the state associations over his many years of service,” said TAEC Immediate Past Chair Brenda Neville who is also president and CEO of the Iowa Motor Truck Association. “We are all better because of Dan and the outstanding support he provides us through valuable data, research and information that is paramount in our ability to serve our respective memberships.”

    The award, established in 1990, is named after Bob Halladay who held a long and distinguished career in the trucking industry, beginning in 1952 with his appointment as managing director of the Kansas Motor Carriers Association. According to ATRI, Halladay was instrumental in developing legislation in the 1950s and 60s that enabled the trucking industry to assume a vital role in post-war America. In 1965, Halladay started a career with the American Trucking Associations, where he would hold a variety of positions before retiring in 1990 as Senior Vice President of Federation Relations.

    “It is difficult for me to put words to what receiving this prestigious award means to me,” Murray said. “It will continually remind me how great this industry is, and how fortunate I am to have developed so many lasting friendships.”        

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