American Trucking Associations 2015 MC&E in Photos

It's a wrap: A trailer adorned with a moving message via the industry-image campaign being conducted byTrucking Moves America Forward.
Photo: David Cullen

“The problem I think we face is that too many people running for President don’t have the skill set to manage their way out of a paper bag.”— Gov. Bill Graves, president of the American Trucking Associations. Photo: David Cullen

ATA President and CEO Bill Graves offers his take on the state of the industry. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Karen Rasmussen of HELP Inc. kicks off the first preference by recognizing America's Road Team captains attending. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello, left, took the stage with Norman Behravesh, chief economist for IHS Inc. Read more. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Daimler Trucks North America CEO Martin Daum talks to the press. Read more. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

A barbership quarter and this Mummers band opened the exhibit hall with flair. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

ATA logo welcomes attendees to the exhibit hall. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Shows like this one offer attendees a chance to experience products like simulators hands-on. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Despite lower fuel prices, there is still interest in natural gas fuel. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Peterbilt truck on display in the exhibit hall. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Attendee checks out an interactive display. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Overhead view of the large exhibit hall. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Peak promotes its products with the help of this race car. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Photo: Evan Lockridge

Omnitracs shows off its new branding. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Photo: Evan Lockridge

Photo: Evan Lockridge

Paul McCartney entertains Freightliner customers Monday night in annual customer appreciation event. Photo Deborah Lockridge

Attendees were able to walk to many local attractions and restaurants, including Chinatown and the historic Independence Hall area. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Many attendees tried to figure out where they could get the best Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Photo: Evan Lockridge

It's a wrap: A trailer adorned with a moving message via the industry-image campaign being conducted byTrucking Moves America Forward.
Photo: David Cullen

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster speaks to ATA members. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Photo: Deborah Lockridge

General Stan McChrystal, former commander of the U.S. and International forces in Afghanistan, signs autographs following a speech on "Lessons in Leadership." Photo: Evan Lockridge

A special transparent display highlights Detroit's intergrated powertrain. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Some booths offered freebies for attendees. Photo: Evan Lockridge.

Truckstop.com demonstrates its reinvented version of the Trans4Cast report. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Photo: Evan Lockridge

Attendees plan their schedule. Photo: Evan Lockridge

