2023 MCE News Updates

Business

Chris Stapleton, Sting Entertain Trucking Leaders

AUSTIN, Texas — Country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton and legendary pop rock musician Sting performed back-to-back sets at Daimler Truck North America’s 2023 Customer Appreciation Event.

October 17, 2023
Government, Business

Spear Targets Truck Excise Tax, Legal Reform

AUSTIN, Texas — During his annual State of the Industry address, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized a need for litigation reform and the repeal of a federal excise tax on new trucks.

October 16, 2023
Government, Business

Mild Recession in 2024 Possible, Costello Says

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said the U.S. economy still runs the risk of sliding into a short recession in 2024.

October 16, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Clarience to Extend Fleet Data Platform to External Systems

AUSTIN, Texas — Clarience Technologies announced it is expanding its Fus1on fleet data platform to connect and integrate with more fleet management systems.

October 16, 2023
Government, Business

Alix Miller Presented TAEC President’s Leadership Award

AUSTIN, Texas — Florida Trucking Association President Alix Miller was among those honored for their contributions to the industry at ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 15.

October 16, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: Without Trucking, There Is Nothing

Last month, ATA reached its 90th year. For nine decades, ATA and its 50 state trucking associations have been the leading voice for our industry in Washington and every state Capitol.

October 16, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Introduces Central Portal for Connected Truck Services

AUSTIN, Texas — VTNA has introduced a new fleet management portal designed to make it easier for trucking operations to monitor health and performance through connected vehicle technology.

October 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Motive Debuts Holiday Outlook Report at MCE

AUSTIN, Texas — Fleet management technology supplier Motive released its first holiday outlook report examining the state of freight entering the peak season and heading into 2024.

October 15, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Trucking Stakeholders Tackle EV Challenges

AUSTIN, Texas — The trucking industry has been moving steadily toward electric vehicles and renewable fuels, but challenges remain that must be overcome, experts said at a panel discussion.

October 15, 2023
Government, Business

Expert Panel Offers Tips on Trucking Advocacy

AUSTIN, Texas — By the end of this year, 267 trucking industry advocates from 30 states will have participated in 294 meetings with members of Congress or their staff, an expert panel said.

October 15, 2023