2022 MCE Photo Gallery

New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine (right) presents a portrait to Harold Sumerford Jr. to mark Sumerford's completion of his term as chairman at MCE 2022's annual banquet. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine speaks to attendees at the 2022 annual banquet to wrap up this year's Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear introduces country star Walker Hayes by revealing a T-shirt featuring the title of Hayes' hit song "Fancy Like" at the MCE 2022 annual banquet. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Country star Walker Hayes performs at the annual banquet to close ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Country star Walker Hayes performs at the annual banquet to close ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Country star Walker Hayes performs at the annual banquet to close ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Attendees enjoy the entertainment from country star Walker Hayes at the annual banquet to close ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Attendees enjoy the entertainment from country star Walker Hayes at the annual banquet to close ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine (left) poses with champions of 2022 who were recognized at MCE 2022: TMCSuperTech Grand Champion Phillip Pinter, NTDC Champion Roland Bolduc and Driver of the Year Robert Rossi. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells MCE 2022 attendees Oct. 25 that the Biden administration knows the value that trucking brings to the economy. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello presents data Oct. 25 revealing a new estimate for this year's industry shortage of truck drivers: 78,000. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello (left) discusses his view that trucking is well-positioned to weather a potential recession in 2023. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear delivers his State of the Industry speech to attendees of ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition Oct. 24 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Nikki Clifton, UPS president for social impact and the UPS Foundation, accepts a symbolic check as the first winner of the rechristened William “John” Lex Achievement Award from the ATA Trucking Cares Foundation. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA Executive Vice President of Advocacy Bill Sullivan (left) presents past ATA Chairman Mike Card with the Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award for his advocacy work on behalf of the trucking industry. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Moderator Lee Klaskow predicts a "short but shallow" recession in 2023 as he leads a panel discussion urging trucking companies to maintain a strong level of cash flow in preparation. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Werner Enterprises Chairman Derek Leathers (left) leads a panel discussion on topics such as environmental regulations, driver shortage and fuel issues that have global impacts. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

TuSimple showed off one of its self-driving trucks at ATA's 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Platform Science offered tours of its Connected Vehicle Lab in the exhibit hall at ATA's 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A Navistar truck is seen on the floor of the exhibit hall during ATA's 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA's Bill Sullivan presents an award to House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio, the Democrat from Oregon who is retiring at the end of this term, at MCE 2022 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A sign on a floor mat welcomes attendees to the exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations' 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition Oct. 23 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Transport Topics Publisher Sue Hensley introduces Trucking's Frontline Heroes Sergey Bort (left) and Daniel Harmon (right) during an award presentation at MCE 2022 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA Executive Vice President for Advocacy Bill Sullivan (left) leads a panel discussion on decarbonization, emission reductions and sustainability planning Oct. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Shannon Newton (left), president of the Arkansas Trucking Association, leads a luncheon session featuring women leaders in trucking at MCE 2022 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear (right) leads the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the exhibit hall for American Trucking Associations' 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, conducts a press conference on the floor of the exhibit hall at MCE 2022 Oct. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Greg Feary of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary talks with attendees about potential ramifications of California's AB 5 rule during an educational session at MCE 2022 Oct. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Glen Kedzie (left), ATA’s vice president and energy and environmental counsel, leads a discussion about the effect of future regulations on equipment purchasing decisions at MCE 2022 Oct. 23. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Pat Soldano, president of Family Enterprise USA, speaks at a session titled "Tax and Economic Concerns for Families and Family Business" Oct. 23 at MCE 2022. (Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics)(Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics)

Jack Legler, technical director of ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council, moderates a discussion on "What Does the Full Electric and Hydrogen Roadmap Look Like?" at MCE 2022. (Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics)

From left: Steve Kane of Rolling Strong and Jackie Jones and William Velasquez, both with Mesilla Valley Transportation, discuss "How Your Driver's Health Is Affecting Your Bottom Line" at MCE 2022. (Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics)

Hayden Cardiff (right) and ATRI's Rebecca Brewster discuss the release of the Top Industry Issues report for 2022 at ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition Oct 22 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson speaks to attendees in the opening session of ATA's 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Winners of the annual 5K race gather for a celebratory photo prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Safety Sammy serves as the "pace car" at the beginning of the 5K race prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Early arrivals were able to take advantage of a ride-along offered by Plus prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Early arrivals were able to take advantage of Hyzon's ride-along offering prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA's pavilion undergoes setup prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A camouflaged industry truck is prepared during setup prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor during setup prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Attendees who love photo opps will love the "I Love Trucks" sign being put into position prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Netradyne booth is prepared for visitors prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Glistening Peterbilt trucks are ready while prep work continues around them prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of a row of booths in the exhibit hall during setup prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A worker checks the engine on a Kenworth truck during setup prior to the start of American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 22 at the San Diego Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

(Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics)