American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is excited to talk about the victories the federation has achieved over the past year, but he鈥檚 equally energized about taking on the issues facing it in the months ahead.
October 15, 2022GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPerspective
Perspective: Marking a Year of Wins
Harold Sumerford Jr. writes, "As ATA chairman, I鈥檝e traveled around the country 鈥 20 states in all 鈥 talking to my fellow truckers. Everywhere I go I鈥檓 struck by how invigorated people are by the 'new' ATA."
October 17, 2022GovernmentBusiness
2022 MCE Photo Gallery
In 2022, American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition returns to the San Diego Convention Center Oct. 22-25, the same venue where the event was held in both 2019 and 2014.
October 14, 2022GovernmentBusinessFuelBreaking News
Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Guilty of Defrauding Investors
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was convicted of fraud Oct. 14 for misleading investors in the electric truck company.
October 14, 2022GovernmentTCA
Maria Cantwell Embraces 'Senator Freight' Moniker
Sen. Maria Cantwell doubled down on her role as the 鈥渇reight senator鈥 in an acceptance speech on Oct. 13 after being named the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association鈥檚 Legislator of the Year.
October 14, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel
CVSA Announces Results of Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods Blitz
A five-day unannounced hazardous materials and dangerous goods inspection special enforcement effort in June netted 1,774 violations in the United States and Canada, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported Oct. 12.
October 14, 2022GovernmentBusiness
Pete Buttigieg, Robin Hutcheson to Speak at MCE
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will address attendees Oct. 25 at American Trucking Associations鈥 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, ATA announced Oct. 13.
October 13, 2022GovernmentBusinessFuel
Critical of Biden, Congressional Republicans Pursue Energy Initiatives
Senate Republicans critical of President Joe Biden鈥檚 policies and prices at the pump are pressing the administration on economic relief and to focus on domestic oil and gas production.
October 13, 2022GovernmentBusiness
Trevor Milton Fraud Case Goes to Jury After Passionate Closing Statements
The U.S. launched its closing statement in Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton鈥檚 trial on Oct. 13, claiming Milton defrauded investors with breathless hype about the electric truck maker.
October 13, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
FMCSA Denies Exemption for Intellistop鈥檚 Pulsating Brake-Lamp Technology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption to the manufacturer of a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature intended to help reduce rear-end collisions with trucks and trailers.
October 13, 2022