Complete coverage of American Trucking Associations' 2020 Management Conference & Exhibition, held virtually Oct. 19-23 and 26-28, 2020.
November 3, 20202020 MCE
Business, Logistics 
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
ATA’s New Chairman Sherri Garner Brumbaugh: An Inspiring Leader for Women
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh by John Sommers II for Transport TopicsOn Oct. 28, Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, president of Ohio-based truckload carrier Garner Trucking Inc., was installed as the 76th chairman of American Trucking Associations during its 2020 Management Conference & Exhibition.
November 2, 2020 Government, Business, Perspective
Perspective: Recognizing Trucking’s Character
From Sherri Garner Brumbaugh: It’s been said adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it. Having worked in trucking for more than three decades, I can safely say 2020 has been a year unlike any other for our industry. We’ve navigated countless obstacles and unforeseen twists and turns over this difficult stretch.
November 2, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment 
Brian Cunningham speaks to the panel. (Transport Topics)
Digital Wave Sweeps Over Tire Management
Brian Cunningham speaks to the panel. (Transport Topics)Launching a digital tire management program in your fleet based on real-time information and predictive maintenance analytics is a good idea now because, for one thing, your competitors are likely to have one already and are benefiting from the results.
October 29, 2020 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Dave Williams by Transport Topics
Fleets Need to Navigate Changing NOx Standards
Dave Williams by Transport TopicsIndustry experts noted the speed of emissions regulation changes during the session titled “EPA vs. CARB Regulations: What does this Mean for a Fleet in 2022 and Beyond” during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 28, 2020 Business, Technology, Safety 
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh (Transport Topics)
Trucking Representatives Talk Silver Linings, Lingering Problems Amid Pandemic
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh (Transport Topics)Although the coronavirus pandemic has presented numerous challenges, it has also allowed transportation companies to find ways to improve, especially in terms of communication, according to trucking industry representatives.
October 28, 2020 Business, Top 100 
Heroes Among Heroes: Three Truckers Honored for Selflessness During Pandemic
Three members of the trucking industry who demonstrated courage and selflessness during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic were honored by Transport Topics during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition. See the video.
October 27, 2020 Business 
ATA President Chris Spear speaks during a 2020 MCE session. “The LEAD ATA program is an important part of making sure that our industry and our association will remain in good hands well into the future,” he said. (Transport Topics)
ATA Welcomes New Leadership Training Class
ATA President Chris Spear speaks during a 2020 MCE session. “The LEAD ATA program is an important part of making sure that our industry and our association will remain in good hands well into the future,” he said. (Transport Topics)As the country continues to praise the trucking industry’s contributions during the pandemic, American Trucking Associations announced the new members of its executive training class.
October 27, 2020 Business, Safety 
Transport Topics
ATRI Top 10 Report Finds Driver Shortage Top Issue for Fourth Year in a Row
Transport TopicsFor the fourth year in a row, the trucking industry’s persistent driver shortage ranked No. 1 on the annual Top Industry Issues list from the American Transportation Research Institute.
October 27, 2020 Business 
James Reed (from left), Cari Baylor, John Esparza, Alphonso Lewis and John Stomps. (Transport Topics)
Fleets Make Strides Toward Diversifying Workforce, Panelists Say
James Reed (from left), Cari Baylor, John Esparza, Alphonso Lewis and John Stomps. (Transport Topics)Identifying diversity and helping it grow throughout the trucking industry was the main focus in an Oct. 26 virtual panel discussion during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 27, 2020