Appearances by two of the nation’s top federal transportation leaders, Pete Buttigieg and Robin Hutcheson, highlight the agenda for American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 20, 2022Search
Showing 10 of 19186 results
FMCSA Chief Robin Hutcheson Prioritizes Parking, Workforce, Supply Chain
Robin Hutcheson, the newly confirmed administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, pointed to resources the Biden administration is directing to state agencies for alleviating parking concerns.
October 20, 2022Biden Says More Oil Releases Possible to Cut Gas Prices
President Joe Biden announced the drawdown of an additional 15 million barrels of oil from U.S. emergency reserves, as well as what he called a “ready and release plan” aimed at driving down gasoline prices.
October 19, 2022Senate Antitrust Panel Plans Hearing on Kroger-Albertsons Deal
The Senate plans to hold a hearing in November on Kroger Co.’s planned $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons Cos.
October 18, 2022FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel Proposes Rule Emphasizing Transparency
ORLANDO, Fla. — Federal Maritime Commission member Carl Bentzel proposes to bring more transparency and efficiency to the ocean shipping industry. He unveiled his plan at the American Association of Port Authorities’ annual convention Oct. 17.
October 18, 2022USDOT Updates National Safety Strategy
Additional safety strategies for the nation’s mobility networks were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of its comprehensive plan.
October 17, 2022California Forms Statewide Alliance to Apply for Federal Hydrogen Grants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has established a broad statewide alliance to apply for a stake of $7 billion in federal grants earmarked for national hydrogen hubs rather than forming regional partnerships with other governors.
October 17, 2022Number of Guilty Pleas in Staged Accident Scams Reaches 41
Three additional participants in staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud charges, bringing to 41 the number of convicted conspirators in the FBI’s “Operation Sideswipe” investigation.
October 17, 2022Perspective: Marking a Year of Wins
Harold Sumerford Jr. writes, "As ATA chairman, I’ve traveled around the country — 20 states in all — talking to my fellow truckers. Everywhere I go I’m struck by how invigorated people are by the 'new' ATA."
October 17, 20222022 MCE Photo Gallery
In 2022, American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition returns to the San Diego Convention Center Oct. 22-25, the same venue where the event was held in both 2019 and 2014.
October 14, 2022