In a sense, the buzz on the exhibit floor at the American Trucking Associations’ annual conference was transmitted wirelessly as firms touted the benefits of palm-size computers and other gadgets to communicate with drivers.

American Trucking Associations is stepping up its campaign to inform members about emissions standards that are growing tougher for diesel engines and an expected rule that would slash the sulfur content of fuel by 2006.

The company formerly known as National Transportation Exchange is now NTE and will offer online logistics services in addition to its online freight exchange service.

Small trucking companies will be able to buy McLeod software on the Internet through an arrangement with TruckersB2B.com.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will give serious consideration to the American Trucking Associations' proposal for reforming federal rules governing truck drivers' hours of service, an FMCSA official told members of ATA's safety policy committee.

The Truckload Carriers Association ratified a budget that called for an operating loss of $805,895 for fiscal year 2000/2001.

In a blunt speech to to members of the Truckload Carriers Association at this year's MC&E, American Trucking Associations President Walter B. McCormick Jr. said the relationship between the two groups would be markedly changed after Jan. 1, now that TCA has voted not to affiliate with ATA.

Under pressure from the National Transportation Safety Board, the Department of Transportation’s Research and Special Programs Administration will draft a proposal likely to alter tanker trailer design.

Public access to crash data generated by voice or video recorders on trucks will be restricted if President Clinton signs the National Transportation Safety Board reauthorization bill.

A convoy of trucks — toy trucks — will be arriving at homes in the San Diego area after American Trucking Associations completes its annual Management Conference and Exhibition.