Arlington, VA....American Trucking Associations today expressed their deepest sympathies and condolences following the passing of U.S. Xpress Inc. founder and past ATA Chairman Patrick Quinn.

"The American Trucking Associations, and the trucking industry, has lost one of our finest leaders.  Pat Quinn was a remarkable man who devoted a tremendous amount of time and energy in support of the trucking industry he loved," ATA President and CEO Bill Graves said. "U.S. Xpress, Tennessee Trucking Association, Truckload Carriers Association and ATA are all better organizations for having had the benefit of Pat's involvement and leadership."

"Pat's participation on the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission was one of many examples where his knowledge and passion for transportation brought him to the forefront in his service to the industry and nation.  He will be greatly missed," Graves said.  

"Pat and I have known each other for nearly 40 years.  He has always been a dedicated and articulate representative of our industry and his company," said ATA Chairman Dan England, chairman of C.R. England Inc., Salt Lake City. "Our industry has lost a real icon.  I extend my best wishes to his family in their time of great loss.  He was a good friend and I will miss him greatly."

Quinn served at chairman of ATA twice, first October 2005 to October 2006, then again from October 2006 to June 2007 following the unexpected passing of C.J. "Mac" McCormick III.