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’s equally energized about taking on the issues facing it in the months ahead.
October 15, 2022Trucking Business News
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Perspective: Marking a Year of Wins
Harold Sumerford Jr. writes, "As ATA chairman, I’ve traveled around the country — 20 states in all — talking to my fellow truckers. Everywhere I go I’m struck by how invigorated people are by the 'new' ATA."
October 17, 20222022 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, 2022Nikola 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, 2022September US Class 8 Retail Sales Stay Strong
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in September were nearly 23,000 and reached the second-highest total this year, Wards Intelligence reported.
October 14, 2022CVSA 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, 2022Kroger, Albertsons to Merge in Bid to Create Grocery Giant
Two of the nation’s largest grocers have agreed to merge as Kroger on Oct. 14 bid $20 billion for Albertsons Companies Inc., or $34.10 per share.
October 14, 2022Pete Buttigieg, Robin Hutcheson to Speak at MCE
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will address attendees Oct. 25 at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, ATA announced Oct. 13.
October 13, 2022Critical of Biden, Congressional Republicans Pursue Energy Initiatives
Senate Republicans critical of President Joe Biden’s policies and prices at the pump are pressing the administration on economic relief and to focus on domestic oil and gas production.
October 13, 2022Trevor Milton Fraud Case Goes to Jury After Passionate Closing Statements
The U.S. launched its closing statement in Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton’s trial on Oct. 13, claiming Milton defrauded investors with breathless hype about the electric truck maker.
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