2025 MCE

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Groendyke’s Hodgen Installed as 81st ATA Chairman

Calling trucking a “noble profession” he’s proud to serve, Greg Hodgen of Groendyke Transport was elected the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations on Oct. 28.

October 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Groendyke’s Greg Hodgen Aims to Be Trucking’s Superhero

Groendyke Transport CEO Greg Hodgen on Oct. 28 became the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations. He wants to spotlight the environmental and safety gains trucking has made.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Drivers Most Fret About Wages Not Keeping Up With Inflation

Compensation is the top concern among professional drivers in 2025, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual survey of trucking industry participants.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ruan to Be First to Roll Out Clarios IdleLess Battery System

Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan is deploying the technology system — which aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions — after running a 50-truck pilot program over the summer.

October 28, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

VTNA Extends Sponsorship of America’s Road Team Through 2026

Members of America's Road Team — known as captains — are selected for their exemplary safety records and commitment to trucking. VTNA has sponsored the program since 2002.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Trucking Leaders Balance AI Promise and Workforce Risks

Trucking is embracing artificial intelligence to reduce costs and improve safety, but company leaders warn that carriers must balance efficiency gains against legitimate concerns.

October 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Volvo’s Next VNL Autonomous Trucks Enter Production Soon

The autonomous trucks will be manufactured at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley production plant in Dublin, Va. The first batch was built there in the final quarter of 2024.

October 28, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Sammy Hagar Performs Surprise Show at Daimler Truck Event

Legendary rock musician Sammy Hagar performed a surprise show for trucking industry executives and their guests at Daimler Truck North America’s 2025 Customer Appreciation Event.

October 28, 2025