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Newly installed Chairman Greg Hodgen enjoyed his moment on stage during the ATA reception and banquet Oct. 28 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Liquid Blue provided the entertainment for the reception and banquet Oct. 28 on the closing night of MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Reception and banquet attendees danced to the sounds of Liquid Blue on the closing night of MCE 2025 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear and wife Michelle got the party started before Liquid Blue took the stage at the MCE 2025 reception and banquet Oct. 28 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Newly installed ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen (left) and outgoing Chairman Dennis Dellinger share a light moment during the ATA reception and banquet Oct. 28 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Newly installed ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen (left) presents outgoing Chairman Dennis Dellinger with gifts during the reception and banquet in San Diego on Oct. 28. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Incoming ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen answers questions from members of the media during the final press conference of MCE 2025 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Outgoing ATA Chairman Dennis Dellinger answers questions from members of the media during the final press conference of MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Mack bulldog stands watch over the exhibition hall floor at San Diego Convention Center during MCE 2025. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear addresses the audience during the TAEC Award presentation Oct. 27 during MCE 2025 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Hal Miller of Mississippi Trucking Association addresses the audience after receiving the ATA Trucking Association Executives Council President’s Leadership Award. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Esther Goetsch, CEO of TAT, addresses the audience during the Truckers Against Trafficking Champion Award presentation Oct. 27 during MCE 2025 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Kristin Glazner, chief administrative officer for Wabash National, and Nathan Meisgeier, president and chief legal officer for Werner Enterprises, address attendees during an MCE 2025 session on lawsuit abuse Oct. 27. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Along with trucks, there were ducks. The toy is always a popular souvenir at ATA events. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Mack Pioneer on display at the exhibit hall during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Rocker Sammy Hagar performs at the DTNA Customer Appreciation event Oct. 27 at MCE 2025 in San Diego. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)

Dwayne Lazare of Trimble addresses media members in a press conference during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

MCE 2025 attendees could check out the latest in trucking and technology in the exhibit hall at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of the exhibition hall from above during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear delivers the State of the Industry address Oct. 27 during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA Chairman Dennis Dellinger delivers remarks Oct. 27 during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Oriana Senatore with the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, addresses the audience Oct. 26 during an MCE 2025 education session on the high cost of litigation. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations' Bob Costello delivers an address on freight trends and the economy Oct. 27 during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

MCE 2025 attendees check out the displays in the exhibit hall at San Diego Convention Center on Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

From left: American Transportation Research Institute President Rebecca Brewster, Adam Kahn with Netradyne, Andy Owens with A&M Transportation and America's Road Team captain Emily Plummer discuss ATRI's top industry issues Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

John Spiros with Roehl Transport discusses the rising cost of litigation in a panel session during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center on Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

MCE 2025 attendees stand near a Mack Anthem in the San Diego Convention Center exhibit hall Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The MCE 2025 exhibit hall at San Diego Convention Center officially opened for business Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Iowa Motor Truck Association CEO Brenda Neville addresses MCE 2025 attendees during a Women In Motion session at San Diego Convention Center on Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA Chief Operating Officer Dan Horvath addresses the audience Oct. 27 during MCE 2025 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Landon Cheatham of Alex D. Delivery (third from left) and James and Ashton Coviak of Ruan Transportation (third and second from right) were honored as Transport Topics Trucking's Frontline Heroes. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

MCE 2025 attendees enter the exhibit hall at San Diego Convention Center after the grand opening Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve talks with attendees during a press conference at MCE 2025 on Oct. 26 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

We are not alone. And neither were the booth attendants at the Orbital display at San Diego Convention Center during MCE 2025 on Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Johan Land of Samsara joins Transport Topics Managing Editor Seth Clevenger at the San Diego Convention Center exhibit hall Oct. 26 during MCE 2025. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

MCE 2025 attendees turned back the clock at ATA's disco-themed Truck Pac reception and dinner Oct. 26. (American Trucking Associations)

The exhibit hall takes shape at San Diego Convention Center during MCE 2025 on Oct. 26. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Misti Olszewski with Covent Logistics addresses MCE 2025 attendees during an education session Oct. 26 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Cheryl Garcia with U.S. Bank addresses MCE 2025 attendees during an education session Oct. 26 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Volvo VNR 300 on the exhibit floor at the 2025 Management Conference & Exhibition annual meeting in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello addresses MCE 2025 attendees during an education session Oct. 26 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Sean Ritchie with Solera addresses MCE 2025 attendees during an education session Oct. 26 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A tanker truck is prepared for the Ride Along and Static Display on Oct. 25 outside San Diego Convention Center during MCE 2025. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

MCE 2025 attendees register for the conference at San Diego Convention Center on Oct. 25. (American Trucking Associations)

A Clean Energy Freightliner sits outside San Diego Convention Center on Oct. 25 as part of the Ride Along and Static Display during MCE 2025. (American Trucking Associations)

An International truck is prepped for display on the exhibition hall floor Oct. 25 during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Incoming American Trucking Associations Chairman Greg Hodgen of Groendyke Transport shares a moment with Campbell Fain, ATA's senior vice president of finance and accounting, on Oct. 24. (American Trucking Associations)

The ATA Pavilion is being prepared Oct. 25 in advance of the exhibit hall grand opening during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Setup crews prepare the Peterbilt booth Oct. 25 in advance of the exhibit hall grand opening during MCE 2025 at San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Marriott Maraqus at San Diego Marina will be the site of many MCE 2025 festivties. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Setup crews prepare a truck for display at the San Diego Convention Center exhibit hall Oct. 25 during MCE 2025. ATA's annual showcase runs through Oct. 28. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Embracing Peace, a recreation of the iconic Times Square kiss celebrating the end of World War II, is a popular attraction at San Diego Bay. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Exhibit Hall A entrance at San Diego Convention center leaves no doubt that a trucking event will unfold on the other side of the doors. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)