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Trucking Prepares for MC&E as Industry Faces Uncertainty

Trucking industry leaders gather Oct. 4-7 for the 2014 Management Conference & Exhibition amid one of the strongest economic climates in years but also continued business and legislative uncertainty.

October 2, 2014
Special Coverage, Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

Congestion, Infrastructure Shape Discussion Moderated by Transport Topics During MC&E

Top executives and industry experts plan to explore ways business leaders and government officials can work to relieve congestion along the country’s aging transportation network during a panel discussion Oct. 4-7 at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.

October 2, 2014
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Graves Focuses on Bipartisan Coalitions in Efforts to Advance Industry’s Agenda

Bill Graves, president of American Trucking Associations, said he expects to remind the federation’s members and others attending the 2014 Management Conference & Exhibition next month of the need to build bipartisan coalitions.

October 2, 2014
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Execs, Drivers Compete in Healthy Challenge

SAN DIEGO — Trucking executives and members of America’s Road Team said they will compete in a challenge to promote healthy habits here during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition. 

October 2, 2014
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MC&E 2014 Monday Schedule

Monday's schedule at MC&E is highlighted by ATA President Bill Graves' State of the Industry address. Check out the full rundown of Monday's events.

October 2, 2014
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ATA Unveils Highlights of MC&E Conference

American Trucking Associations announced that its 2014 Management Conference & Exhibition is due to take place in San Diego in the fall, providing a forum for discussion of some of the most significant issues for the industry.

October 2, 2014
Business, Special Coverage

Recap: Mid-America Trucking Show

Check Transport Topics’ special MATS page for wrap-up coverage of last week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

April 1, 2014
Special Coverage, Business

MATS Attendance Increases 9.2%; Total Is Third Highest Ever

People from all 50 states and 78 countries attended last week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., with attendance up 9.2% from last year, according to the event’s management.

April 1, 2014
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2014 Mid-America Trucking Show

Coverage of the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show from the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., March 27-29, 2014.

March 29, 2014
Business, Special Coverage

Daimler’s Bernhard Sees Strong U.S. Growth

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The head of Daimler AG’s global truck and bus operations offered an extremely rosy outlook on the North American market and also urged greater cooperation between U.S. and European regulators.

March 28, 2014