Super smart robot trucks capable of communicating with other robot trucks while they haul freight along highways, without a driver, is no longer science fiction.
September 11, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
Senate Panel to Examine Self-Driving Trucks
Trucking executives and industry observers will lead a discussion on self-driving trucks at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Sept. 13.
September 8, 2017TechnologyEquipmentSafety
TMC Fall Meeting to Focus on Implementation of New Technologies
The Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations will hold its 2017 Fall Meeting & National Technician Skills Competitions on Sept. 16-21 in Orlando, Fla.
September 7, 2017Safety
Meet Safety Sammy, Trucking鈥檚 Newest Mascot
鈥淪afety Sammy鈥 is the official name of the trucking industry鈥檚 newest mascot, the chairman of American Trucking Associations announced over the weekend at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.
August 28, 2017BusinessEquipmentLogistics
鈥楢merican Truck Trends鈥 Quantifies Size of Industry
U.S. trucks moved more than 70% of the nation鈥檚 freight last year, and the companies that owned those vehicles employed 7.4 million people, according to a new publication from American Trucking Associations.
August 16, 2017BusinessSafety
ATA Leaders Express Support for 鈥楽uper Bowl of Safety鈥 Competitors
The 428 commercial drivers taking part this year in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships embody the commitment to safety promoted across the industry, said Kevin Burch, the chairman of American Trucking Associations.
August 7, 2017Business
Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference Taps Tyler Rushforth as New Executive Director
American Trucking Associations has chosen Tyler Rushforth as executive director of the Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference.
August 2, 2017Perspective
Opinion: TMC Provides Critical Trucking Forum
The trucking industry would not be able to move 70.1% of the nation鈥檚 freight tonnage without great equipment, reliable technology and millions of technicians working behind the scenes to make sure every component of the tractor-trailer is in working order.
July 21, 2017Editorial
Editorial: A Matter of Perspective
Any artist will tell you that perspective matters when looking at a picture. A survey of the financial picture for industries that affect trucking, which was presented at an economic conference last week, is no different.
July 20, 2017Logistics
ATA Forecasts 2.8% Freight Growth for 2017, 3.4% Rise Through 2023
American Trucking Associations predicts that freight volumes will grow 2.8% this year and then 3.4% per year through 2023,
July 19, 2017