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Todd Cotier Installed as New TMC Chairman

ORLANDO, Fla. — Todd Cotier became the newest general chairman of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council when he was installed March 1 during a reception at Universal Studios Florida.

March 2, 2023
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2023 TMC Photo Gallery

Photos from American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting Feb. 26-March 2, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. 

February 17, 2023
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Trucking Stakeholders Express Concerns Over Electronic Identifiers

A proposal by federal regulators to require unique electronic identifiers on large trucks wasn’t well received by many of the nation’s motor carriers and independent truckers.

November 29, 2022
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AI-Powered Sales Coaching: Hands-Off Virtual Training

Increasing numbers of sales managers are turning over much of their sales training responsibilities to artificial-intelligence-powered sales coaching.

November 23, 2022
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Paper Transport Enhances Fleet With Platform Science Partnership

Paper Transport launched a collaboration with Platform Science to connect its trucks with digital services, the companies announced Nov. 14.

November 17, 2022
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Automating your Accounts Payable Process

Program Airs: September 15, 2022. The root of high costs and profit loss in the AP system is manually processing paper. The result of a manual process is costly due to more than just error-prone keying of information. Automating your AP system will expediate the invoice cycle time, reduce processing costs, boost staff-productivity, and more. 

September 15, 2022
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How to Better Manage Change When Implementing New Technologies

When it comes to implementing new technology, a common failure private fleets experience is managing “change.” Here are four things to consider to help with a successful transition

August 26, 2022
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Perspective: The Power of Cloud-Based Technology

Over the past few years, we have learned that the more we can do remotely, the more we can potentially mitigate disruptions to business. Across supply chains, a cloud-based transportation management system can help companies facilitate remote operations, allowing businesses — even small ones — to make smarter choices, reduce costs and be more competitive.

July 20, 2022
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Transportation Software Sector Sees M&A Rise

Technology-focused companies supporting the trucking and logistics sector have experienced a rise in merger and acquisition activity.

June 23, 2022
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Perspective: Exploring Quantum Computing

Quantum computing might be a new frontier in easing logistics management.

May 2, 2022