2017 MCE

Business, Safety

Rolling Strong, Citing Epidemic, Launches Mobile App for Healthy Lifestyle Choices

ORLANDO, Fla. — Wellness programs provider Rolling Strong announced a new mobile app that enables commercial drivers to focus on making healthy lifestyle choices on the road.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 21, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

FlowBelow Aero Announces Trailer AeroSlider Product, Aftermarket Options for Truck Dealers

ORLANDO, Fla. — FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced its new Trailer AeroSlider system is now in production and available for fleet and dealer orders, noting the product is the first of its kind that is mounted directly to the sliding trailer suspension.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 21, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Industry Prepares for Transition to ELDs

ORLANDO, Fla. — The long-awaited federal mandate of electronic logging devices is now less than two months away, but much work remains to bring the industry into compliance with the regulation.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 21, 2017
Business

Motor Carrier Insurer Acuity Expands Operations to Texas

ORLANDO, Fla. — Commercial Motor Carrier insurer Acuity has expanded operations to Texas, the company announced at a press conference at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 21.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 21, 2017
Business, Equipment

Hyliion Introduces Hybrid-Electric Axle System for Longhaul Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hyliion announced its 6X4HE System, built around a hybrid-electric axle, is available for longhaul trucks, including as a retrofit.

October 21, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Pedigree Unveils Plug-and-Play ELD, Cab-Mate One

ORLANDO, Fla. — As a segment of the industry continues to rush to comply with an upcoming mandate on electronic logging devices, Pedigree Technologies unveiled a new plug-and-play unit designed to meet market demands.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 21, 2017
Business, Special Coverage

2017 MCE Live Blog

Let this page be your what's-happening-right-now guide to MCE 2017. Our live blog will capture photos, videos, tweets and latest headlines from the exhibit hall, press conferences and group sessions.

October 20, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Updates on Tax Reform, Autonomous Vehicles, Driver Shortage to Highlight MCE

Technology, tax reform and new initiatives to resolve the trucking industry’s persistent labor shortage will be front and center at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 18, 2017