This year, the American Trucking Associations' 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE) explored ways the industry's expanding technology and workforce programs have impacted the trucking industry. The conference included education sessions focusing on issues from future powertrain regulations to driver health and wellness.
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Greg Feary with Scopelitis discusses AB5 options on a panel.
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There were several ride and drives of new technology such as this Hyzon fuel-cell-electric truck.
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Clarience unveiled its new Road Ready Fusion platform.
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Some exhibitors used games to attract attendees to their booths.
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International highlighted its new S13 integrated powertrain.
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Kenworth's electric truck.
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People wanted to get their pictures taken by the SuperTruck II efficiency demonstrator at the Peterbilt booth.
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ATA named the members of its Americas Road Team.
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The American Trucking Associations' 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition featured a Ride and Drive event.
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Peter Defazio, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, gave a short speech talking about infrastructure funding, including suggesting moving to a simplified VMT in the next Highway bill.
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FMCSA panel with Administrator Robin Hutcheson, Chief Safety Officer Jack Van Steenburg, Chief Counsel Earl Adams and Director of External Affairs Kala Wright.
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Nikola was available at the Ride and Driver.
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Rear view of the Hyzon fuel-cell-electric truck.
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Clean Energy drew attention to renewable natural gas with cute stuffed cows.
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American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear celebrated the associations’ “wins” in the past year, whether in court or in the halls of Congress and state legislatures, including an emphasis on non-partisanship.
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Nearly 200 suppliers and manufacturers were at the conference.
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Nearly every truck maker had an EV, autonomous truck, or both on display, but there were still a few more traditional trucks to be seen.
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Under the hood of the Peterbilt electric truck.
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View showing the curved windshield and the traditional Peterbilt hood ornament.
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People posed with Safety Sammy on the show floor.
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A panel discussion with Cari Baylor of Baylor Trucking, Tina Peterson of Red Pine Transport, Tamara Jalvin of Yellow and Angela Tillery of FedEx Freight.
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Mack Trucks showcased the 2023 Anthem 6x4 day cab designed for regional haul use. The truck is powered by a Mack MP8-445C, featuring 445 horsepower and up to 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque and the Mack mDRIVE 12-speed automated manual transmission.
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