Warren Lasch

Warren Lasch on the Issues Facing the American Trucking Associations

Between 1992 and 2008, Warren Lasch served as the Vice-Chairman and recently retired President of Precision Motor Transport Group, LLC, in Okemos, Michigan. During this time, Lasch also belonged to the American Trucking Association (ATA). A professional organization representing the interests of the trucking profession and providing valuable educational resources for its members, the ATA also performs a number of advocacy functions at both the state and federal levels of government. Here is a brief overview of some of the most pressing issues facing the ATA advocacy department today.

Hazardous materials – To increase levels of safety among members of the trucking industry during transport of hazardous materials, the ATA maintains a Hazardous Materials Policy Committee. ATA members can directly contribute to the activities of the Committee by submitting comments that influence the content of position papers. Working closely with government agencies such as the Department of Transportation and the Department of Highway Safety, the Committee effectively tackles issues such as hazardous materials safety and security initiatives; reauthorization of federal laws governing the transport of hazardous materials; and establishing common regulations among states.

Safety – The ATA Safety Policy Committee assumes responsibility for establishing an effective policy on a variety of safety and health concerns. In addition to issues such as hours of service and electronic onboard recorders, the Committee also deals with topics such as speed-related initiatives and regulatory programs. In recent years, the ATA sponsored a largely successful initiative to improve the quality of state safety belt laws for commercial truck drivers.

Labor – Through its Labor and Regulatory Policy Committee, the ATA sets out to address the labor and business operations of trucking companies across the United States. Issues covered by the Committee include tort reform, ergonomics, workers’ compensation, cargo liability, driver shortage, risk management, and independent contractor classification. Recently, the ATA filed an amicus brief in a California court case involving the illegal deprivation of meal breaks for motor carriers.

For more information on the activities of the American Trucking Association, visit the website at www.truckline.com.

Warren Lasch: Vice Chairman of Precision Motor Transport Group

Demonstrating wide-ranging expertise in the fields of trucking and transportation, Mr. Warren Lasch has served as an industry leader for more than 40 years. An experienced executive, Warren Lasch was most recently employed as the President of Precision Motor Transport Group (PMTG), a multi-million dollar car transport firm based in Okemos, Michigan. During his 16-year tenure as the head of PMTG, Warren Lasch built the company to its current position as a market leader through a results-focused approach based on creative logistical and operational management. In 2008, Warren Lasch retired from his position as President of PMTG to serve as Vice-chairman on the Board of Directors.

Warren Lasch’s first prominent role in the transportation industry was as an Operations Manager for Leaseway Transportation Corporation. Demonstrating exceptional ability in this role, Warren Lasch quickly ascended in the company, eventually becoming Leaseway’s Marketing and Sales Director. In this role, Warren Lasch personally managed 30 sales professionals and helped drive annual revenue growths of 23%. From Leaseway, Warren Lasch set out on his own to found Robin Transport Inc., a transportation company focused on the automobile industry. Mr. Lasch’s success with Robin Transport led to the founding of two additional motor carrier companies, Bavarian Motor Transport and Tri-Star Transport, which would eventually become the basis of PMTG.

Prior to beginning his long and successful career in business management, Warren Lasch attended John Carroll University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. A strong student, Warren Lasch acquired his degree while holding a full-time job in the corporate mailroom of Leaseway Transportation Corporation. Outside of his professional endeavors, Warren Lasch has played an important role in advancing trucking safety initiatives as a former member of the Michigan Truck and Safety Commission and a current member of the American Trucking Association.