2023 MCE Photo Gallery

Incoming American Trucking Associations Chairman Andrew Boyle brought humbleness and also a dash of humor to his address during the closing banquet of the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Country music artist Ashley McBryde and her band entertain the crowd at the closing banquet of the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17 (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Country singer Ashley McBryde performs at the closing banquet of the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Gina Jones, a member of America's Road Team and a driver for Werner Enterprises, enjoys the Ashley McBryde concert at the closing banquet of the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The crowd enjoys the Ashley McBryde concert at the closing banquet of the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear (right) and members of America's Road Team -- Ina Daly (from left), Dee Sova, Tina Klein and Gina Jones -- get ready to introduce the night's entertainment, country music artist Ashley McBryde, during the closing banquet of the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Outgoing American Trucking Associations Chairman Dan Van Alstine speaks at the closing banquet during the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Attendees try their hand at leather work at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition during the closing banquet in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the closing banquet of the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of the entrance to the closing banquet at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (Aaron Perryman/Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear (left) talks with IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto during "General Session 3: Trucking Around The Globe" at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

An Amazon truck on display at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibit floor display of Fullbay, a heavy-duty truck and trailer repair shop management software, at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Andrew Boyle, newly installed American Trucking Associations chairman, address the media during a news conference on the final day of the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Mack Trucks bulldog hood ornament adorns a UPS truck at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 17. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Chris Stapleton brought his brand of bluesy soul to the Moody Center as the headline act of Daimler's customer appreciation event in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)

Rock icon Sting performs at the Moody Center as the opening act of Daimler's customer appreciation event Oct. 16 in Austin, Texas. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear speaks during his State of the Industry address at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA and the Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference unveil the newest "image" truck, a Peterbilt Model 579, at the Austin Convention Center during the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

An I Love Trucks sign at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Aurora President Ossa Fisher addresses the audience during an educational session at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Samsara booth at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

CarriersEdge President Mark Murrell addresses the audience at an educational session at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Lalo Fernandez, a driver for FedEx Freight and a member of America’s Road Team, addresses the crowd during a general session at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations mascot Safety Sammy poses with a group of exhibit hall attendees at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello addresses the audience during a general session on the economy at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A Mack truck on display at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics)

Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America, addresses the media during the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Patrick Brown, senior strategy and sustainability manager at Mack Trucks, introduces the new fleet management portal Mack Connect at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics)

A look at the exhibit for trucking technology company SkyBitz at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Jeff Griswold with Solera speaks to attendees during an educational session on artificial intelligence at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Iowa Motor Truck Association President Brenda Neville gives an update on the progress of American Trucking Associations' Women In Motion group at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Trucker Path Chief Marketing Officer Chris Oliver discusses his company's mobile app expansion at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Trucking Association of New York President Kendra Hems speaks to attendees during an educational session at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Volvo Trucks North America CEO Peter Voorhoeve discusses the company's new fleet management portal during a press conference at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A Volvo truck is displayed at the Austin Convention Center during the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Engagious Inc. President Rich Thau speaks to attendees during a general session at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Safety Sammy, American Trucking Associations' mascot, greets attendees on the exhibit floor at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

MCE 2023 attendees browse the exhibit booths at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Isaac Instruments showcases its product offerings on the exhibit floor at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Fleet management technology supplier Motive showcases its products and services at its exhibit booth during the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)

Visitors check out the exhibit floor at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

DriverReach CEO Jeremy Raymer speaks to a luncheon gathering at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics)

Attendees watch a presentation during a session on advocacy during the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

WattEV CEO Salim Youssefzadeh addresses the gathering during an educational session on electrified propulsion systems at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Alexandra Rosen (right) of ATA Legislative Affairs speaks to attendees during a session on Women in Motion at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 15. At left is Brenda Neville, an advisory board member and CEO of Iowa Trucking Association. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Jeff McKinney with Jetco and GTI Group talks to attendees on safety culture during an educational session at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 14. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

American Transportation Research Institute President Rebecca Brewster speaks to attendees at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 14 in Austin, Texas. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Andrew Okuyiga of UPS addresses attendees at an educational session during the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 14. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Work is done on a truck in advance of the exhibition floor opening at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 14. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Paul Rosa of Penske Truck Leasing talks to attendees during an educational session at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 14. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of a Peterbilt Model 579 sleeper with Hyliion Hypertruck ERX powertrain technology outside the Austin Convention Center at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 14. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

CUTENESS ALERT! The MCE Dog and Puppy Lounge is a new attraction at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas. (Brian Kelly/Transport Topics)

Work is performed at the Navistar International site on Oct. 14 ahead of the opening of the exhibit hall at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Thomas Healy, founder and CEO of Hyliion, discusses the Hypertruck ERX powertrain at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 14. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Transport Topics exhibit booth begins to take shape at the 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 14. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)