Groendyke CEO Elected ATA Chairman

San Diego, Calif. – The American Trucking Associations’ Board of Directors elected Groendyke Transport CEO Greg Hodgen as the Federation’s 81st Chairman Tuesday during the ATA Management Conference and Exhibition.

“It is a tremendous honor to be the 81st Chairman of the American Trucking Associations,” said Hodgen. “Trucking is a noble profession, one that I love and am proud to have been a part of for the past three decades. As I step into this role, I carry with me the stories, challenges, and values that define our industry.”

The first ATA Chairman from Groendyke Transport, Hodgen succeeds Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO of Cargo Transporters.

“Over the past several decades, Greg has built a highly successful career at Groendyke and has been instrumental in growing the company into one of the nation’s largest tank-truck carriers,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “Along the way, he has lent his time, talent, and expertise to ATA, and our Federation is stronger because of his invaluable insights and inspiring leadership. ATA is fortunate to be able to add Greg to our distinguished list of accomplished chairmen, and I look forward to working with him on tackling a wide range of issues facing our industry, particularly the scourge of lawsuit abuse.”

“Greg has made countless contributions to our industry and our association, and he has earned his place as ATA chairman,” said Dellinger. “This unique position has the ability to shape the future of trucking, and with the growing number of challenges we face, steady, experienced leadership is needed now more than ever. With Greg at the helm, ATA will continue to prove its value proposition for our members and remain a strong voice for the millions of Americans our industry employs. The past year has been one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences of my career. I congratulate Greg as he takes on this new role and wish him all the best on his own exciting journey.”

ATA’s Board also elected Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises Inc. in Omaha, Neb., as first vice chair and Randy Clifford, chairman and CEO of Ventura Transfer Company in Long Beach, Calif., as second vice chair. In addition, Gregg Troian, president of PGT Trucking Inc. in Aliquippa, Penn., was elected as vice chair. The Board re-elected John M. Smith, chairman of CRST International Holdings LLC, as secretary. Harold Sumerford Jr., CEO of J&M Tank Lines Inc., was elected as treasurer.

About Greg Hodgen

Greg Hodgen is CEO of Groendyke Transport, Inc., one of the nation’s largest tank-truck carriers, with over 90 years of expertise in bulk liquid and hazardous materials transportation services. Under Greg’s leadership, Groendyke Transport has enjoyed steady growth, including in 2019, when the company expanded into the Southeast region of the U.S. through the largest acquisition in its history. Groendyke has also continued its tradition of safety excellence under Greg, winning its record ninth National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) North American Safety Champion Award in 2023.

A 1991 graduate of Colorado State University, Greg joined Groendyke shortly thereafter and has previously held the positions of President, COO, Executive Vice President, and Vice President of Operations for Groendyke.

In addition to his internal duties, Greg continues to be involved in transportation-related associations. He is currently serving on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and as ATA Chairman. He has served on the board of NTTC since 2000, including terms as NTTC Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Committee. He has also served on the NTTC Executive Committee, is the Chairman for the NTTC Image Committee, and recently was on the NTTC Budget and Finance Committee.

Greg also serves on many local community and state organizations, including membership and board member of the Young Presidents’ Organization. He is a graduate and past chair of Leadership Oklahoma, a past president of the Grand National Quail Club, has served on the board of directors for the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Oklahoma Business Roundtable. Greg has also served on the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development.

Greg is passionate about education and has served on various school and church boards. He recently served on the board of trustees for the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Foundation and served on the Applicant Screening Committee. He has also served on the board of directors for the Autry Technology Center Foundation in Enid. Greg recently served on the Enid Higher Education Council as well as the Oklahoma Bible Academy (OBA) School Board and served as president. At his church, Greg serves as a Ruling Elder on the Session, while serving on the Finance, Technology and Building and Grounds Committees.

Greg has been married to Shawn Groendyke-Hodgen for almost 34 years. They have two sons: Gage, who is practicing law at Sullivan and Cromwell in Manhattan, N.Y.; and Zane, who is a recent graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and is also living in Manhattan.

About ATA

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight.  

About Groendyke Transport

Groendyke Transport, Inc. provides safe, superior transport solutions that deliver excellence and power the economy. Groendyke Transport is a privately held, family-owned company and a record nine-time NTTC North American Safety Champion for best overall safety record and program in North America.

Groendyke Transport Contact

• Matt Palmer

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• 580-213-9282