The last ATA Driver Compensation Study found truckload drivers earned median annual pay of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase compared with the level reported in 2021鈥檚 study.
January 15, 2026MCE News Updates
Perspective: Trucking Battles Lawsuit Abuse
Most every trucking company began with one person, one truck and a belief in a better tomorrow. But today, we face a challenge unlike any we鈥檝e seen before, writes new ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.
November 3, 2025Groendyke鈥檚 Hodgen Installed as 81st ATA Chairman
Calling trucking a 鈥渘oble profession鈥 he鈥檚 proud to serve, Greg Hodgen of Groendyke Transport was elected the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations on Oct. 28.
October 28, 2025Phillips Connect Launches Solar Smart Trailer Device
Phillips Connect has introduced a solar-powered smart trailer device that combines location tracking, cargo visibility and tire pressure monitoring into a single wireless system.
October 27, 2025Perspective: Trucking鈥檚 Strength Comes From Its Unity
Americans depend on trucking, but for the third straight year, tonnage is stuck in neutral, and to continue to weather this slump, we must stick together, writes ATA President Chris Spear.
October 25, 2025Clean Energy to Display New Freightliner X15N Demo Truck at MCE
Clean Energy Fuels is displaying a second Class 8 demonstration truck that runs on renewable natural gas at American Trucking Associations鈥 Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 23, 2025Perspective: People of Trucking Power the Nation
"I have felt deep gratitude and pride representing America鈥檚 8.4 million truckers as American Trucking Associations' 80th chairman," writes Dennis Dellinger.
October 20, 2025Perspective: Trucking Comes Through in Times of Need
In the worst moments, truckers are among the first to arrive, bringing lifesaving medication, water and food, writes new American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger.
October 23, 2024Presidential Race Is Too Close to Call, Karl Rove Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 This presidential election is a once-in-a-generation contest that will be decided over key policy issues, political strategist Karl Rove told trucking executives.
October 17, 2024Freightliner 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鈥 Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 15, 2024