May 31, 2005 9:31 AM, from staff and wire reports

After a five-year absence, National Carriers Inc has rejoined the American Trucking Associations to work more closely with its industry counterparts in advancing the interests of trucking.

Richard Rees, president of the Liberal KS-based carrier, said, “National Carriers is pleased to rejoin the ATA. We feel a responsibility to participate in formulating and implementing solutions to the problems that beset the trucking industry today.”

National Carriers operates more than 900 tractors and 1,175 trailers assigned to its various divisions. The refrigerated division has terminals in Liberal, Dallas TX, and Denison IA.