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.
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Brian Antonellis of Fleet Advantage and TMC General Chairman Radu Mihai discuss the urgent need for targeted training programs for heavy-duty technicians that build a capable, future-ready workforce.Â
Daimler 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, 2012Graves Says Industry Faces Challenges From Regulations, Sluggish Economy
LAS VEGAS – The trucking industry continues to face challenges, from federal regulations and a sluggish economy, to the threat of more tolling on the nation’s highways, said Bill Graves, president of American Trucking Associations.
October 8, 2012Mack, Michelin to Continue Sponsoring ‘Share the Road’ Program
LAS VEGAS — Mack Trucks Inc. and Michelin North America said they will continue as the main sponsors of American Trucking Associations’ Share the Road program in 2013.
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