2020 MCE News Updates

Special Coverage

2020 MCE

Complete coverage of American Trucking Associations' 2020 Management Conference & Exhibition, held virtually Oct. 19-23 and 26-28, 2020.

November 3, 2020
Business, Logistics

ATA鈥檚 New Chairman Sherri Garner Brumbaugh: An Inspiring Leader for Women

On Oct. 28, Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, president of Ohio-based truckload carrier Garner Trucking Inc., was installed as the 76th chairman of American Trucking Associations during its 2020 Management Conference & Exhibition.

November 2, 2020
Government, Business, Perspective

Perspective: Recognizing Trucking鈥檚 Character

From Sherri Garner Brumbaugh: It鈥檚 been said adversity doesn鈥檛 build character, it reveals it. Having worked in trucking for more than three decades, I can safely say 2020 has been a year unlike any other for our industry. We鈥檝e navigated countless obstacles and unforeseen twists and turns over this difficult stretch.

November 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Digital Wave Sweeps Over Tire Management

Launching a digital tire management program in your fleet based on real-time information and predictive maintenance analytics is a good idea now because, for one thing, your competitors are likely to have one already and are benefiting from the results.

October 29, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fleets Need to Navigate Changing NOx Standards

Industry experts noted the speed of emissions regulation changes during the session titled 鈥淓PA vs. CARB Regulations: What does this Mean for a Fleet in 2022 and Beyond鈥 during American Trucking Associations鈥 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 28, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Trucking Representatives Talk Silver Linings, Lingering Problems Amid Pandemic

Although the coronavirus pandemic has presented numerous challenges, it has also allowed transportation companies to find ways to improve, especially in terms of communication, according to trucking industry representatives.

October 28, 2020
Business, Top 100

Heroes Among Heroes: Three Truckers Honored for Selflessness During Pandemic

Three members of the trucking industry who demonstrated courage and selflessness during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic were honored by Transport Topics during American Trucking Associations鈥 Management Conference & Exhibition. See the video.

October 27, 2020
Business

ATA Welcomes New Leadership Training Class

As the country continues to praise the trucking industry鈥檚 contributions during the pandemic, American Trucking Associations announced the new members of its executive training class.

October 27, 2020
Business, Safety

ATRI Top 10 Report Finds Driver Shortage Top Issue for Fourth Year in a Row

For the fourth year in a row, the trucking industry鈥檚 persistent driver shortage ranked No. 1 on the annual Top Industry Issues list from the American Transportation Research Institute.

October 27, 2020
Business

Fleets Make Strides Toward Diversifying Workforce, Panelists Say

Identifying diversity and helping it grow throughout the trucking industry was the main focus in an Oct. 26 virtual panel discussion during American Trucking Associations鈥 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 27, 2020