SAN DIEGO — Hyzon Motors offered on-road demonstrations of its hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor here at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, giving attendees a hands-on experience with its zero-emission technology.
October 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Yellen Tempers Expectations for Major EV Tax-Credit Tweaks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is throwing cold water on expectations that the agency will provide relief to foreign automakers lobbying against stringent limits on a popular electric vehicle tax credit.
October 24, 2022Business
Panelists Emphasize Importance of Women in Trucking
SAN DIEGO — The importance of women in trucking and how the industry can be made more attractive to female candidates were focal points of a session during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 23
October 24, 2022BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Paccar Recalls 76,490 Vehicles
Paccar Inc. announced a recall of 76,490 Peterbilt Motors Co. and Kenworth Truck Co. models citing the 15-inch digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information.
October 24, 2022GovernmentBusiness
ATA President Chris Spear Touts Infrastructure Law, Female Workforce Program
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear highlighted a string of victories the federation achieved in the past year during his annual state-of-the-industry address at the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 24, 2022GovernmentBusiness
Business Activity Contracts for Fourth Straight Month
U.S. business activity contracted in October for a fourth consecutive month as concerns about inflation and sluggish demand weighed on the outlook.
October 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessSafety
Rebecca Oyler Wins Top TAEC Award as ATA Honors Industry Leaders
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations presented its state association award to Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association 's Rebecca Oyler and introduced the newest graduates and next class of its professional leadership program Oct. 23 during its Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 24, 2022BusinessEquipmentGlobal FreightTCA
Alabama Port Study Highlights Growth, Economic Impact
The Alabama State Port Authority has released a new study showing significant growth in jobs, tax revenue and general economic impact since 2019, underscoring the port’s place as a major economic driver in the state.
October 24, 2022GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogisticsPerspective
Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team
ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nation’s capital and statehouses."
October 24, 2022BusinessSafety
Shift in Eating Habits, Exercise and Attitude Pays Off for Overweight Driver
SAN DIEGO — Mesilla Valley Transportation driver William Velazquez knew he wanted to make a change when he found himself tiring easily while playing with his children. His life as a truck driver keeps him sedentary for long periods of time, so he knew getting healthier would be a challenge. But his company offered a program to help.
October 23, 2022