2021 MCE Photo Gallery

Harold Sumerford Jr. makes his first remarks as ATA chairman during the closing banquet for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Sherri Garner Brumbaugh recaps her tenure as ATA chairman during the closing banquet for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Harold Sumerford Jr. presents a portrait to Sherri Garner Brumbaugh in recognition of her work as ATA chairman during the closing banquet for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Past ATA chairmen in attendance are recognized during the closing banquet for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Brothers Osborne perform during the closing banquet for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Brothers Osborne perform during the closing banquet for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear and his wife Michelle join The Brothers Osborne in a toast from the stage during the closing banquet for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Attendees enjoy the musical performance of The Brothers Osborne during the closing banquet for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Harold Sumerford Jr. takes questions from the press shortly after being named ATA Chairman near the conclusion of ATA's 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. President and CEO Chris Spear is behind him. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello (left) leads a panel discussion on trends in the industry that includes (left to right) Cari Baylor of Baylor Trucking, Shameek Konar of Pilot Company and Jeffrey Pape of U.S. Bank. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Trucking's Frontline Heroes award winners Gene Woolsey (left) and Cully Frisard accept congratulations from attendees of ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

At the Transport Topics booth on the exhibit hall floor, TT's Dan Ronan interviews Trucking's Frontline Heroes Gene Woolsey (third from left) and Cully Frisard (right). TT Marketing Specialist Kelley Zimmerman (left) helps with audio. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Know that feeling after a long day at a conference when it feels like you've hit a brick wall? At least this booth in the exhibit hall offered some comfy seats to recover. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the Paccar booth on the floor of the exhibit hall at ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear delivers his State of the Industry address on Oct. 25 during American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear (right) talks with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan during the Oct. 25 lunchtime session at MCE 2021. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

EPA Administrator Michael Regan checks out the interior of an International truck on the floor of the exhibit hall during ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

America's Road Team Captain John Lex, a driver for Walmart with 3.1 million accident-free miles, addresses attendees after receiving the Premier Achievement Award from the Trucking Cares Foundation. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of the Lytx booth on the exhibit hall floor of the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., during American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of the Eco Flaps booth on the exhibit hall floor of the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., during American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of the Rand McNally booth on the exhibit hall floor of the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., during American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Volvo wins our unofficial "best booth aesthetics" award for this interesting alignment of trucks, chandelier, speaker podium and press seating on Oct. 24. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Peterbilt's cherry-red truck is a glistening attraction to its booth in the Music City Center exhibit hall for American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A bird's-eye view of the exhibit hall floor at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 24, 2021, where American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition was held. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

All roads lead to ERoad in the Music City Center exhibit hall with its can't-miss rectangular orange chandelier. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Safety Sammy (center) roams the exhibit hall floor, welcoming visitors to American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition Oct. 24, 2021, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

John Christner Trucking driver Larry Miles was honored for receiving ATA's Driver of the Year award. Miles has been driving for 57 years and has accumulated over 7 million accident-free miles. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATRI President Rebecca Brewster presents new research for 2021 showing the driver shortage once again atop the trucking industry's list of top concerns. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Mike Rowand of eTransEnergy says a fleet of 50 electric Class 8 trucks has a peak electricity demand on par with the Empire State Building, during an education session on electric charging infrastructure. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Eric Fuller, president and CEO at U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc., comments on the value of gathering a range of different employee perspectives during an education session on diversity. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Ken Gronbach, president of KGC Direct and an internationally respected demographer, was the featured speaker at the Oct. 24 luncheon on strategic planning for the post-pandemic era. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from inside the exhibit hall at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 23, 2021 as preparations are underway for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from inside the exhibit hall at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 23, 2021 as preparations are underway for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from inside the exhibit hall at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 23, 2021 as preparations are underway for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from inside the exhibit hall at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 23, 2021 as preparations are underway for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from inside the exhibit hall at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 23, 2021 as preparations are underway for American Trucking Associations' 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Jack Legler of ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council discusses advanced driver assistance system technologies while panelists Kevin Grove (left) of ATA and ATRI's Dan Murray listen in. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)