Trucking Industry News & Technology
Pop-up celebration at famed Whiskey Pete’s Truck Stop in Primm, Nev. brings holiday cheer and gratitude for hard-working truckers PRIMM, Nev., Dec. 2017 — In the U.S. truck drivers deliver more than 10.5 billion tons of freight every year, covering 279.1 billion miles, making them a mission-critical component in the movement of goods and […]
Interactive map lets public follow 1.5 million wreaths traveling to veterans’ gravesites CHICAGO, Dec. 2017 — As hundreds of donated Wreaths Across America trucks deliver 1.5 million wreaths to veterans’ gravesites across the country, a new interactive map allows anyone in the world to follow the trucks online. The map, powered by real-time tracking […]
November 2017 auction attracts 4,900+ bidders from 56 countries; 56% of equipment sold online HOUSTON, TX, Nov. 10, 2017 – Last week Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than 3,800 equipment items and trucks for US$44+ million at its Houston, TX auction site. More than 4,900 people from 56 countries registered to bid in the two-day […]
MACAU, Nov. 2017 — During the 2017 China (Macau) International Automobile Exposition, New Logistics of the Future — the Launch of JAC Electric Trucks was successfully held in the JAC exhibition booth at Macau Auto Show. The ceremony had the honor to invite Zhang Xueping, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Chairman of […]
Fleet-focused Industry Gathering Set for March 5-8 in Atlanta ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 2017 — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced it was opening registration for its 2018 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, to be held March 5-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Driving Excellence Through Expertise is the theme for […]
Registration open for Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, Fleet Technical Congress FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 2017 — NTEA – the Association for the Work Truck Industry has announced The Work Truck Show® 2018 schedule of events. The line-up features more than 60 educational opportunities, including Fleet Technical Congress, Green Truck Summit and special […]
Programs Reach Millions of Americans with Key Safety Messages ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 23, 2017 — Yesterday, American Trucking Associations took time during MCE to thank the ATA members who contribute to the federation’s image and outreach campaigns. “Every year, America’s Road Team and Share the Road professional truck drivers share the message of […]
Announces New Workforce Development Effort to Address Driver Shortage ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 23, 2017 — Yesterday in his annual State of the Industry Address, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear told the federation’s annual Management Conference and Exhibition that efforts to unify and strengthen the industry group have raised ATA’s profile and resulted […]
Program Identifies and Cultivates Emerging Industry Leaders ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 22, 2017 — Yesterday, American Trucking Associations named its fifth class to the LEAD ATA industry leadership program, as well as announced the graduation of the fourth class during the annual ATA Management Conference & Exhibition. “From class to class, we are […]
Hall to Host 163 Exhibitors, ATA General Sessions ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 22, 2017 — Yesterday, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear, along with the association’s leadership, opened the Management Conference & Exhibition‘s grand exhibit hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony. “If you want to see some of the newest and best technology […]
