2018 MCE

Government, Business

Barry Pottle Completes Climb From Cab to Chairman's Seat

BANGOR, Maine — The story of how Barry Pottle rescued his longtime family enterprise is a testament to the determination and business acumen of the tall, soft-spoken, thoughtful man with an encyclopedic knowledge of trucking who has risen to become ATA chairman.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 30, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

Outgoing ATA Chairman Dave Manning Reflects on his Year as the Face of Trucking

AUSTIN, Texas — Over the past year Dave Manning, the immediate past chairman of American Trucking Associations, has walked in the White House Rose Garden, rubbed elbows with members of Congress, racked up a hefty airline travel-point balance, and even watched the Supreme Court in action. But his greatest memories, he said, were meeting with the trucking industry’s hard-working, passionate people who occupy offices, workshops and truck cabs nationwide.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 30, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

ATA Emerges From MCE Focused on Drivers, Infrastructure

AUSTIN, Texas — While enjoying the benefits of a booming economy and abundant freight to haul, trucking leaders took aim at some of the more persistent challenges that hold the industry back, even in this favorable business environment.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 30, 2018
Government, Business

MCE Closing Banquet Rocks With Optimism, Enthusiasm

AUSTIN, Texas — They heard some optimistic projections from outgoing American Trucking Associations Chairman Dave Manning, a touching speech by new ATA Chairman Barry Pottle, and ended the evening hugging the stage to the hard Southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 30, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous, Editorial

Editorial: Joining Forces to Move Forward

The themes of partnership, outreach and unity were present throughout speeches and presentations at this year’s American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition. Cooperation between ATA and the federal government was a central tenet.

October 30, 2018
Business

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dwight Yoakam Entertain Trucking Execs at MCE

AUSTIN, Texas — Legendary Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd closed out American Trucking Associations’ 2018 Management Conference & Exhibition with an energizing performance for trucking industry executives.

October 30, 2018
Government, Business

Trucking Legends Encourage Industry Unity

AUSTIN, Texas — The relationship between state organizations and American Trucking Associations is solid and should continue to grow, according to a longtime member of the industry.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 30, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Truckers, Law Enforcement Seek Stronger Relationships on Common Ground

AUSTIN, Texas ­— Mutual interest between law enforcement and truckers over such policy issues as highway safety, security and human trafficking are forging increasing relationships that have historically been less than cordial, according to a panel of law enforcement experts.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 30, 2018