2015 Management Conference & Exhibition

Special Coverage, Business, Safety, Autonomous

Panelists Say Safety Technology Will Help With Driver Recruitment

PHILADELPHIA — Technological advancements could be useful in the recruitment of younger drivers, panelists said during a technology discussion at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition here Oct. 20.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 20, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

TMC Panel Says Importance of Telematics to Trucking Will Accelerate

PHILADELPHIA — The use of telematics in trucking will expand dramatically and reshape the industry, participants at a panel discussion said here.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 20, 2015

Video: Reaction to Highway Bill, Regulatory News out of MCE

Transport Topics' Jonathan S. Reiskin and Eugene Mulero react to comments made during the Management Conference & Exhibition by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and ATA President Bill Graves about the highway bill and other pending regulations.

October 20, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Vigillo to Examine Crash Preventability

PHILADELPHIA — Data analysis vendor Vigillo is rolling out a crash-review service to aid carriers in their dealings with shippers, insurance companies and others when the fleet thinks it was judged unfairly.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 20, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Day-by-Day Video Highlights from MCE 2015

New ATA Chairman Pat Thomas walks you through the final day of MCE2015, in which he was officially named to his new position and final sessions were held prior to the closing banquet, which featured a performance by the musical group, Chicago.

October 20, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Roadmaster Now Selling Through Three Channels

PHILADELPHIA — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is expanding its operations in truck tires, said Gary Schroeder, a sales director for the company’s commercial vehicles Roadmaster brand.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 20, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Volvo Recognizes Ruan, Searcy for Safety Excellence

PHILADELPHIA — Although each was founded with just one truck and are both still family-owned, Ruan Transportation Management Systems of Des Moines, Iowa and Searcy Trucking Ltd., of Winnipeg, Manitoba , are very different-size companies.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
October 20, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Navistar’s Sass Seeks Higher Sales Through Customer Satisfaction

PHILADELPHIA — Jeff Sass is four months into a mission to return Navistar Inc. to profitability and the good graces of truck operators.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 20, 2015