2025 MCE News Updates

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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, 2025
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Trucking Combats Soaring Nuclear Verdicts and Insurance Costs

The trucking industry has been facing surging unfavorable verdicts and insurance costs as biases and policies drive up costs beyond economic reality, according to a panel of experts.

October 29, 2025
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ATA Leaders Cite AI's Benefits While Parsing Out the Hype

鈥淲e hear so many things about the space of AI and what it can do. But what are the practical implications for us?" says newly installed ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

October 29, 2025
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Groendyke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, 2025
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Groendyke鈥檚 Greg Hodgen Aims to Be Trucking鈥檚 Superhero

Groendyke Transport CEO Greg Hodgen on Oct. 28 became the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations. He wants to spotlight the environmental and safety gains trucking has made.

October 28, 2025
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Drivers Most Fret About Wages Not Keeping Up With Inflation

Compensation is the top concern among professional drivers in 2025, according to the American Transportation Research Institute鈥檚 annual survey of trucking industry participants.

October 28, 2025
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Trucking Leaders Balance AI Promise and Workforce Risks

Trucking is embracing artificial intelligence to reduce costs and improve safety, but company leaders warn that carriers must balance efficiency gains against legitimate concerns.

October 28, 2025
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Sammy Hagar Performs Surprise Show at Daimler Truck Event

Legendary rock musician Sammy Hagar performed a surprise show for trucking industry executives and their guests at Daimler Truck North America鈥檚 2025 Customer Appreciation Event.

October 28, 2025
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Transtex Launches Edge Cabflex Aerodynamic Cab Extender

Transtex has launched a flexible aerodynamic cab extender fairing designed to reduce trucking fleets鈥 operating costs by improving durability and enhancing fuel efficiency.

October 28, 2025
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Vigilance Key for Fleets as Cybersecurity Threats Evolve

"There are a lot of these little things we take for granted 鈥 that鈥檚 what attackers prey on," Isaac Instruments' Joe Russo said during a cybersecurity panel discussion at MCE 2025.

October 27, 2025