A fixture in the U.S. trucking industry is stepping down from her job.
American Transportation Research Institute President Rebecca Brewster has announced that she will retire in early 2027, after serving the organization for 34 years, 25 of which she has led ATRI as its president and chief operating officer.
In May the ATRI search committee will commence its work to identify a new leader, according to a statement from ATRI.
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During her tenure at ATRI, the organization has grown into the trucking industry’s most respected source for data and analysis.
“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,” said Brewster. “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.”
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,” said Leathers. “We are grateful for her three decades of leadership and the legacy she will leave behind.”
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