McLEAN, Va. (Dec. 3, 2014) Barbara Robinson, director of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), was appointed to serve on the 2015-2016 Research Advisory Committee of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).

"It is an honor and a privilege to have been appointed to serve on the committee," said Robinson. "As director of ATD, I look forward to bringing a truck dealer's perspective to the committee."

ATRI's research committee is responsible for identifying top research priorities for the trucking industry. Members represent a diverse cross-section of trucking industry stakeholders, which includes motor carriers, industry suppliers, commercial drivers, shippers, law enforcement, academia and government.

Robinson joined ATD, a division of NADA, in February 2008. She is responsible for working with the ATD Board of Line Representatives to develop overall strategy and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the division.

Before joining ATD, Robinson held a series of sales and marketing positions with Ford Motor Company and was a comptroller at automobile dealerships.

She holds a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of Colorado in Boulder.

About ATD
ATD represents about 2,000 medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers. ATD members share in NADA's programs, services and benefits. ATD hosts an annual convention for dealers and dealership managers. For more information, visit atd.org.