Minority Owned Transportation Association of America

Minority Owned Transportation Association of America Leadership Team
Douglas E.

The Minority Owned Transportation Association of America (MOTAA) unites and empowers minority-owned transportation businesses nationwide through advocacy, economic growth, networking, and sustainable revenue opportunities. The Minority Owned Transportation Association of America (MOTAA) is a national nonprofit dedicated to uniting, supporting, and empowering minority-owned transportation businesse

s across the United States. Since our founding, MOTAA has been committed to advancing advocacy, economic empowerment, strategic networking, and sustainable growth initiatives that create lasting impact in the transportation industry. Our Mission
To unite, support, and empower minority-owned transportation businesses across America through advocacy, economic empowerment, strategic networking, and sustainable growth initiatives that create lasting impact in the transportation industry. Our Vision
Minority-owned businesses that drive economic growth across America’s supply chain and logistics ecosystem, supported by structured training, community representation, and corporate partnerships. Our Impact
✅ $2.3B in combined member revenue
✅ 15,000+ jobs supported
✅ 85% member retention rate
✅ 50+ policy wins

Our Story
MOTAA was founded in response to the growing need for unified representation of minority-owned transportation businesses. Inspired by successful organizations such as Women in Trucking, MPTA, and COMTO, our founders recognized the unique challenges faced by minority entrepreneurs in the transportation sector. Together, they identified four critical areas where collective action could drive meaningful change:
• Representation in policymaking
• Economic empowerment through training and resources
• Building powerful national and local networks
• Creating sustainable revenue streams for long-term growth

Today, MOTAA serves as the premier advocate for minority-owned transportation businesses, with chapters across the country and a growing network of successful entrepreneurs who are transforming the industry. Our Network
🌎 Regional & Local Chapters – Grassroots support and networking in key transportation hubs.
🤝 Local Meetups – In-person and virtual gatherings to connect, share, and grow together.
🚛 Specialized Groups – Targeted support for trucking, logistics, freight brokerage, and more. Hopson, Founder/CEO
Otis St Clair, Co-Founder/President
Matthias McNeal, Co-Founder/Vice President
Traeiaunna King, Director of Culture and Engagement
Wanda Amos, Director of Growth and Development
Swatara Lewis, Madam Treasurer

📍 Based in Nashville, TN, MOTAA is committed to ensuring minority-owned businesses are represented, resourced, and ready to drive the future of transportation.

📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 877-55-MOTAA

The future of transportation includes us — and we’re building it together.From trucking and logistics to aviation, mobil...
01/12/2026

The future of transportation includes us — and we’re building it together.

From trucking and logistics to aviation, mobility tech, and fleet services, minority-owned transportation companies drive America’s economy every single day.

At MOTAA, we stand behind them with advocacy, access, and opportunity:
✔️ Policy & DBE advocacy
✔️ Training & certification support
✔️ Capital + business development pathways
✔️ National network of transportation leaders

Strong businesses move communities — and we’re here to make sure minority entrepreneurs have the power, resources, and partnerships to win.

Join the movement shaping transportation’s future.
🔗 motaa.org

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Founder and CEO, Douglas Hopson!We are grateful for your vision, leaders...
01/07/2026

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Founder and CEO, Douglas Hopson!

We are grateful for your vision, leadership, and continued commitment to advancing minority-owned transportation businesses across the country. Your dedication continues to open doors, create opportunity, and move our industry forward.

Wishing you a year filled with good health, continued success, and meaningful impact from all of us at the Minority Owned Transportation Association of America.

Happy New Year from the Minority Owned Transportation Association of America!As we step into 2026, we remain committed t...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Minority Owned Transportation Association of America!

As we step into 2026, we remain committed to strengthening minority-owned transportation businesses, creating opportunity, and moving our communities forward together. Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and impact in the year ahead.

As we reflect on this past year, we’re proud of the impact made together.From hands-on trainings that equipped our membe...
12/29/2025

As we reflect on this past year, we’re proud of the impact made together.

From hands-on trainings that equipped our members, to helping people access funding and job opportunities, to showing up for families through a successful toy drive, this year was about action and results.

We’re also honored to have been recognized with a 2025 Power & Purpose Awards nomination, a meaningful reminder that the work being done is being seen and felt beyond our organization.

None of this happens alone. It happens through partnership, commitment, and a shared belief in creating real opportunities within our communities.

Thank you to our members, supporters, and partners for making this year one to remember. We’re building momentum and moving forward with purpose.

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Minority Owned Transportation Association of America 🎄This season, we’re grateful for our mem...
12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Minority Owned Transportation Association of America 🎄

This season, we’re grateful for our members, partners, supporters, and every family we’ve had the opportunity to serve throughout the year. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and your continued support makes the work possible.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and peaceful holiday season. ❤️

12/22/2025

Yesterday was one of those days that reminds us exactly why we do this work.

Over the past few weeks, our team came together to collect toys, and seeing that long line of families and excited kids made it all worth it. From parents to grandparents, hearing how this moment brought hope, relief, and smiles to their homes meant everything to us.

We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors, especially Burger King, for showing up in a big way and helping us serve our community.

This is only the beginning for Minority Owned Transportation Association of America. We’re committed to doing more, reaching more families, and continuing to show up when it matters most.

Thank you to everyone who supported, donated, volunteered, and believed in this mission. Christmas was brighter because of you .

12/19/2025

Family, we are only 32 toys away from hitting our goal of 200 toys.

That means 100 kids will wake up with smiles this Christmas because of what we did together.
Let’s finish strong. MOTAA, we can do this.

If you’d like to donate, send a message and we’ll get you the details.

Every toy counts. Every smile matters.

Happening THIS Sunday 🎁MOTAA and Burger King are spreading holiday cheer with a Toy Giveaway for local families. Bring t...
12/15/2025

Happening THIS Sunday 🎁

MOTAA and Burger King are spreading holiday cheer with a Toy Giveaway for local families. Bring the kids out to East Park Community Center for an evening of smiles and surprises.

Toys will be available for children ages 1–12, and we’d love to see families from across Nashville stop by.

📅 Sunday, December 21
🕓 4pm–7pm
📍 East Park Community Center
600 Woodland St, East Nashville

Please share with a parent, neighbor, or family who could use a little extra joy this season . Community matters. ❤️

There’s still time to make a difference this holiday season. ❤️You have until December 20 to donate a 𝐧𝐞𝐰, 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐲...
12/12/2025

There’s still time to make a difference this holiday season. ❤️

You have until December 20 to donate a 𝐧𝐞𝐰, 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐲 and help bring smiles to local families.

🧸 𝐓𝐨𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Burger King
📍 2388 Lebanon Pike
As a thank-you, you’ll receive a FREE Whopper combo coupon (limit 1 per person).

🎁 𝐓𝐨𝐲 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲:
📅 Sunday, December 21
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 East Park Community Center (Arts & Crafts Room)
600 Woodland St, East Nashville
👧🏽🧒🏽 Ages 1–12

If you know a family in need this holiday season, please share this with them. Let’s show up, give back, and take care of our community together.

Thank you to Ross Early Learning for adding 19 more toys to the Holiday Toy Drive. The box is filling up, and every dona...
12/05/2025

Thank you to Ross Early Learning for adding 19 more toys to the Holiday Toy Drive. The box is filling up, and every donation helps a local family feel a little more joy this season.

MOTAA’s Holiday Toy Drive is happening now through December 20 in partnership with Burger King.
📍 Drop-off location: Burger King – 2388 Lebanon Pike
🎁 Bring a new unwrapped toy
🍔 Get a free Whopper Combo coupon (limit 1 per person)

Let’s keep the momentum going and bring even more smiles to our community. 💛🎄

Grateful for the kindness coming out of Ross Early Learning Center.The principal and vice principal stopped by to suppor...
12/05/2025

Grateful for the kindness coming out of Ross Early Learning Center.

The principal and vice principal stopped by to support our Holiday Toy Drive with a $50 and $40 donation — and their secretary (not pictured) also contributed $40.

Thank you all for leading with heart and lifting up local families. ❤️

Donations are being accepted through December 20th at Burger King, 2388 Lebanon Pike.

You can also donate money here: https://square.link/u/E93S1CIg?src=sheet

We’re getting closer to our Holiday Toy Drive goal, and it’s all because of you. 🎁❤️There’s still time to give — now thr...
12/03/2025

We’re getting closer to our Holiday Toy Drive goal, and it’s all because of you. 🎁❤️

There’s still time to give — now through December 20th, drop off a new unwrapped toy at Burger King, 2388 Lebanon Pike, and receive a FREE Whopper combo coupon (limit 1 per person).

Your donation helps bring smiles to local families this season. Big giveaway details are coming soon, so keep an eye out! 🎄✨

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611 Commerce Street Ste 2611
Nashville, TN
37203

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