2024 MCE

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MCE 2024

 

Business, Technology

Toll Management Proves Helpful to Curb Mounting Fees

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tolls are a reality for many carriers, and handling the mounting fees associated with traveling through several regions of the country has become a cumbersome challenge.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
October 15, 2024
Business

Def Leppard Rocks Out at Daimler Truck Event

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — British rockers Def Leppard performed a surprise show for trucking industry leaders and their guests Oct. 14 at the 2024 Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Freightliner Launches Fifth-Generation Cascadia

Freightliner launched a fifth-generation Cascadia on Oct. 15 after publicly showcasing it for the first time at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 15, 2024
Government, Business

Spear: ATA Will Keep Leading No Matter Election's Outcome

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear celebrated the industry’s array of policy accomplishments during his annual State of the Industry address.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business, Technology

How AI Is Transforming Trucking in the Wake of COVID

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trucking has become an early adopter of AI, contrary to historical trends. Samsara data shows 87% of operations leaders already use it, with most planning to increase investment.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Government, Business

ATA Economist Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing Pains

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

FlowBelow Announces Launch of New Tractor AeroKit

The company said its aerodynamic portfolio can allow fleets to achieve savings of up to 5.8 gallons of fuel for every 1,000 miles driven, or 2.4 cents per mile.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

RNG Seen as Near-Term Answer to Trucking’s Emission Hurdles

At MCE 2024, a panel of industry experts convened to explore how renewable natural gas might revolutionize fleet emissions, and what it will take to get there.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
October 14, 2024