Autonomous Trucks Could Create Safer Roads
Experts say technology goes beyond greater efficiency in freight transportation. Autonomous truck developers and their industry partners see opportunities for this technology to improve road safety and create more desirable jobs for drivers.
October 19, 2023ATA Chairman Boyle Views Selection as Opportunity to Serve
Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, an Andlauer Healthcare Group company, knows the commitment that comes with being named chairman of American Trucking Associations. But he views it as an opportunity to serve.
October 19, 2023ATRI Top Issues, Spear State of the Industry Lead MCE Agenda
American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin will showcase insight, perspective and analysis meant to boost appreciation and understanding about the industry.
October 19, 2023Perspective: The Past Year Has Proven the Value of Trucking
Four decades in trucking have shown me how much opportunity this industry creates.
ATA Leader Chris Spear Reflects on Gains Ahead of Conference
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is ready to discuss the strides made and the opportunities that lie ahead during the upcoming ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
MCE 2018 to Focus on Cooperation, Trucking Industry Promotion
When trucking officials gather at the annual American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, Oct. 27-30, the major theme they will hear is how the industry can work together nationally and locally to promote trucking.
NTDC Grand Champion Roland Bolduc to Be Honored at MCE
The top driver at this year’s National Truck Driving Championships will be honored at the Management Conference & Exhibition hosted by American Trucking Associations in October.
ATA Plots Future Course
LAS VEGAS — The more than 2,500 attendees of this year’s Management Conference & Exhibition arrived here with the expectation of gaining insight on how American Trucking Associations’ new leadership team will set the industry’s course.
Kevin Burch Elected ATA Chairman as New Slate of Officers Announced
LAS VEGAS — American Trucking Associations' board of directors has elected Kevin Burch, president of Jet Express Inc. of Dayton, Ohio, as the federation’s 72nd chairman.
Spear Assails Speed-Limiter Proposal as 'Flawed'
LAS VEGAS — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear sharply criticized a proposed federal speed-limiter rule for new heavy trucks as “flawed” largely because it would create differential speeds on the nation’s highways.