2024 MCE News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics, Perspective

Perspective: 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, 2024
Business, Equipment

Oklahoma Woman Wins the Last Peterbilt Model 389x Built

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An Oklahoma woman won Rush Truck Centers’ sweepstakes to give away the last Peterbilt Model 389x produced.

October 17, 2024
Business, Safety

Meijer, Ohio Trucking, DDC Win Awards for Industry Advocacy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Mike Russell Trucking Image Award is given annually to those that demonstrate the industry’s essential nature, professionalism and commitment to safety.

October 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora: Autonomous Trucks Can Reduce Risk, Insurance Costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Autonomous trucks could help ease liability risk and alleviate rising insurance costs in the trucking industry by proactively identifying hazards and avoiding crashes.

October 16, 2024
Business, Logistics

Dellinger Installed as ATA’s 80th Chairman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations wrapped up MCE 2024 on Oct. 15 with an evening of celebration after electing Dennis Dellinger as the federation’s 80th chairman.

October 16, 2024
Business, Logistics

Family, Faith, Trucking: Dennis Dellinger’s Road to ATA Chair

The rise of the 80th ATA chairman is the story of a tough but fair trucking leader, a hardworking, astute man who has advanced over nearly four decades to the top of his profession.

October 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Trucks Pushes Ahead With Electric Truck Goals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve reaffirmed Oct. 13 his commitment to lowering emissions with electric trucks even amid a slowing market.

October 15, 2024
Business, Technology

Toll Management Proves Helpful to Curb Mounting Fees

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tolls are a reality for many carriers, and handling the mounting fees associated with traveling through several regions of the country has become a cumbersome challenge.

October 15, 2024
Business

Def Leppard Rocks Out at Daimler Truck Event

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — British rockers Def Leppard performed a surprise show for trucking industry leaders and their guests Oct. 14 at the 2024 Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event.

October 15, 2024
Government, Business

Spear: ATA Will Keep Leading No Matter Election's Outcome

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear celebrated the industry’s array of policy accomplishments during his annual State of the Industry address.

October 14, 2024