2019 MATS

Government, Business

Trucking Firms Optimistic About Economy Despite Driver Shortage

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Despite a perceived slowdown in the U.S. economy, 52% of small and medium-size carriers said they are growing and remain optimistic about business in 2019 and 2020, according to research by Bibby Financial Services of Georgia.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
Business, Safety

TMAF Celebrates Five Years of Enhancing Trucking’s Image

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­— A new poll has confirmed that a campaign to improve trucking’s image has been successful in nudging public perception toward a more positive image over the past five years, leaders of Trucking Moves America Forward said at a March 28 news conference here.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 28, 2019