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EMU: Technology & Maintenance Council Meets

The annual meeting of American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council is set to begin March 10 at the convention center in Nashville, Tenn.

March 6, 2014
Special Coverage

Opinion: Turning Experience Into Practice

This week American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council gathers in Nashville, Tenn., for our 2014 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, where there will be so much exciting and important news taking place.

March 6, 2014
Special Coverage, Business, Government

ATA Opens NTDC to State Association Members

ORLANDO, Fla — American Trucking Associations is opening participation in its National Truck Driving Championships to members of affiliated state trucking associations who may not be ATA members, officials announced.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Trucking Launches New Image Campaign

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking officials announced here the beginning of a new, collaborative campaign to enhance the image of the entire industry.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Phil Byrd Elected ATA Chairman

ORLANDO, Fla. — Philip Byrd Sr., president of Bulldog Hiway Express in Charleston, S.C., was elected the 69th chairman of American Trucking Associations here Oct. 22.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business, Technology

Rand McNally Releases New Products

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rand McNally announced the availability of the HD 100 device Oct. 22, as well as the new TrueTrack software product to provide fleets better control over routing.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage

Truck Drivers Losing Money from Recent HOS Changes, Fleet Leaders Say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Drivers are bearing the brunt of recent hours-of-service rule changes that constrict their hours and squeeze their paychecks, adding a new complication in the recruitment and retention battle, two carrier executives said.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Tidewater Transit, MCO Transport Named Volvo Safety Award Winners

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two trucking fleets based in North Carolina were honored with the 2013 Volvo Truck Safety Award.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

ATA Honors Four With ‘Good Stuff’ Awards

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations honored a trucking company, a telematics provider and two state trucking associations for their efforts to promote a positive image of the industry.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Telogis Updates Navigation Software

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fleet technology vendor Telogis Inc. announced an update and expansion of its in-cab navigation software at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 22, 2013