LAS VEGAS — If Congress and the president can avoid a “self-inflicted” recession early next year, the U.S. economy in general, and trucking specifically, will probably keep limping along with very modest growth in 2013, economists said here Tuesday at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Louisiana’s Cathy Gautreaux Wins TAEC Leadership Award
LAS VEGAS — Cathy Gautreaux, executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, was presented with the 11th annual ATA President Trucking Association Executive Council Leadership award here at ATA’s Management Conference & Exhibition here.
October 9, 2012Driver Shortage Requires Industry Action, Experts Say
LAS VEGAS — The shortage of truck drivers will worsen as the economy recovers and as the federal government adds more regulations, so it is critical the industry retains current drivers and attracts younger ones to the profession, a panel of experts said here Tuesday.
October 9, 2012Daimler Sees Longer-Term Sales Growth
LAS VEGAS — Two top Daimler Trucks executives said they expect good long-term growth in sales, both in North America and the world, but said they are not sure when the acceleration will take place from the current sluggish levels of expansion.
October 9, 2012ATA Partners with Truckers Against Trafficking to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
LAS VEGAS — American Trucking Associations announced it has joined with Truckers Against Trafficking to raise awareness about human trafficking.
October 8, 2012Navistar Announces Hebe’s Retirement, Production Plans
Navistar International Corp. this week announced the retirement of well-known executive Jim Hebe, the appointment of new board members and outlined a plan for full production of trucks with Cummins ISX engines at the start of next year.
October 8, 2012CSA Overtakes Economy as Trucking’s No. 1 Concern, ATRI Survey Shows
LAS VEGAS — The federal CSA safety ratings program replaced the economy atop the list of the most critical issues facing the trucking industry, the American Transportation Research Institute announced.
October 8, 2012America’s Road Team Saluted at MCE 2012
LAS VEGAS – Volvo Trucks said it will continue to be the sole sponsor of America’s Road Team in 2013.
October 8, 2012Trucking Leaders Gather in Las Vegas as ATA Hosts Its Annual Convention
Trucking industry leaders will gather this week at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition to discuss recent accomplishments and prepare for the challenges of the upcoming year.
October 5, 2012ATA Unveils Highlights of Annual Conference
American Trucking Associations unveiled several spotlight events of its 2012 Management Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas.
October 5, 2012