2016 MCE
The ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of the exhibit hall on Oct. 2, 2016, for ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 2, 2016Cowan Sticks With Navistar From Bad Times to Good
LAS VEGAS — A marketing video by Navistar Inc. demonstrated the company’s interest in regaining the business of over-the-road fleets by including extended visits with drivers from J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Mesilla Valley Transportation and Cowan Systems — all members of the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in the United States and Canada.
October 1, 2016PrePass Provider Introduces Safety Data Analytics Tool
LAS VEGAS — Help Inc., provider of the PrePass weigh-station bypass program, introduced a business intelligence tool to help fleets analyze their safety data.
October 1, 2016Noregon Launches All-Makes Fault Code Monitoring System
LAS VEGAS — Noregon has launched a vehicle diagnostics platform designed to report fault codes from all heavy-duty vehicle makes, models and components.
October 1, 2016State DOTs Raise Concerns About Funding to Maintain, Improve Bridges
Inadequate funding is hampering state departments of transportation and local agencies as they try to maintain or improve the condition of the bridges for which they’re responsible.
September 30, 2016Consolidated Fastfrate Begins Cross-Border Service, Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Consolidated Fastfrate celebrated its 50th anniversary Sept. 26, and company CEO Ron Tepper announced his direction for the company in a corporate newsletter and company event.
September 30, 2016Idaho DOT Named Finalist for State’s Most Innovative Company
The Idaho Transportation Department is an Idaho Innovative Company of the Year finalist. The government agency was surprisingly named as one of three finalists by the Idaho Technology Council. The winner will be announced on Oct. 25 in Boise.
September 29, 2016Economy Expanded at Revised 1.4% Rate in Second Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded more in the second quarter than previously estimated, reflecting a smaller drag from business spending on structures and equipment.
September 29, 2016Long-Term Highway Funding Fix Achievable Before FAST Act Expires, Says Rep. Sam Graves
The chairman of the subcommittee on highways in the House said he is optimistic Congress will agree on a long-term funding fix for infrastructure projects before a highway law expires in 2020.
September 28, 2016Treatment Could Lower Crash Risk for Truckers With Sleep Apnea
Commercial truck drivers who get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea for two years may reduce their crash risk to the level of drivers without apnea, a study from Italy suggests.
September 28, 2016