Leaders of the trucking industry are gathering this week in Orlando, Fla., at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition to review a busy past 12 months and to plan for the road ahead.
October 18, 2013Special Coverage
Editorial: ATA’s MC&E 2013
As the industry gathers for American Trucking Associations’ 2013 Management Conference & Exhibition this week in Orlando, Fla., there is much good to reflect about from the past 12 months, and there are definite reasons to look forward to a brighter 2014.
October 18, 2013Special Coverage
Trucking to Set 2014 Goals At ATA’s Annual Meeting
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Bosch Displays Esitronic Truck Scan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bosch is showcasing the new Esitronic Truck scan for the first time in North America at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 25, 2013Special Coverage, Business
Eaton Unveils New Transmission for Navistar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton Corp. executives said the company has launched a new version of its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission exclusively for Navistar Inc., designed to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications.
March 25, 2013Special Coverage, Safety
Ferro Walks With Truckers to Promote Health at Annual MATS Event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Anne Ferro walked the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center with truck drivers here Friday as part of an annual walking event designed to promote drivers’ health.
March 25, 2013Special Coverage, Business, Fuel
Chevron Says New Delo Oil Boosts Fuel Economy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Chevron Corp. said here that its latest synthetic motor oil can improve fuel economy up to 1% for Class 8 trucks.
March 25, 2013Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Goodyear Names Annual Highway Hero
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jason Harte, an owner-operator from Rogers, Ark., who works with Sammons Trucking, was named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.
March 25, 2013Special Coverage, Business
Editorial: A Quiet MATS 2013
It wasn’t the best of times. It wasn’t the worst of times. This year’s Mid-America Trucking Show was as notable for what didn’t happen as it was for what did occur on the floor of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
March 25, 2013Special Coverage, Business, Safety
Origo Rolls Out Ignition Interlock System
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Origo displayed its new OrigoSafe ignition interlock system at the Mid-America Trucking Show here.
March 22, 2013Special Coverage, Business, Technology
Rand McNally Announces Product Updates at MATS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rand McNally made several product announcements here, including the news that the latest version of its IntelliRoute TND 520 truck GPS device will be available for sale in May.
March 22, 2013