2017 MCE

Government, Business

ATA Takes Aim at Driver Shortage

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking and government leaders at American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition set their sights on solving perhaps the industry’s most persistent challenge — recruiting and retaining professional drivers.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 26, 2017
Business

ATA Adopts Automated Truck Policy

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations adopted its first-ever policy on the development of automated trucks at the federation’s Management Conference & Exhibition here.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 26, 2017
Business

Outgoing ATA Chairman Kevin Burch Plans to Continue Telling Trucking’s Story

Although his term ended last week as chairman of American Trucking Associations, don’t count on Kevin Burch to fade away.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2017
Business

The 'C' in MCE Stands for 'Classroom' for These Auburn Students

It’s still a common question on college campuses when meeting a new student: “What’s your major?” At Auburn University, when students answer, “Supply Chain Management,” they seldom get quizzical looks. 

October 25, 2017
Business

ATA Elects Dave Manning as New Chairman

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations’ annual conference culminated on Oct. 24 with the federation’s new chairman, Dave Manning, telling fellow members he will continue to push for greater investments in the country’s freight corridors to improve connectivity.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2017
Business

Four Trucking Legends Credit a Passion to Be the Best

ORLANDO, Fla. — The secret to success in the trucking industry isn’t really much of a secret after all, according to four industry “legends.”

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2017
Government, Business

Survey Finds Growing Public Support for Gas Tax, Trucking Industry

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new survey sponsored by American Trucking Associations shows widening public support for an increase in the gas tax.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2017
Business, Equipment, Autonomous

DTNA Pursuing Advanced Driver-Assist Tech, not Autonomous Trucks, CEO Says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Daimler Trucks North America continues its pursuit of automated driving technology, but that development path is focused not on “autonomous” trucks but advanced driver-assistance systems, CEO Roger Nielsen said.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 24, 2017