ATA Management Conference & Exhibition in Photos
There were plenty of opportunities for attendees to network and socialize, such as during the Leadership Awards Luncheon. Photo: Evan Lockridge
ATA Chairman Pat Thomas, center, opening the exhibit hall with a ribbon-cutting. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Attendees learn about products and services in the exhibit hall. Photo: Evan Lockridge
ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello and analyst Diane Swonk talk trucking and the economy. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Iowa Motor Truck Association President Brenda Neville was named the 15th recipient of the Trucking Association Executives Council Leadership Award. Photo: Evan Lockridge
HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge, Executive Editor David Cullen and other trucking reporters at work. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card discussed the importance of citizen involvement in government. Photo: Evan Lockridge
New ATA President & CEO Chris Spear gives a fiery speech, taking aim at "cubicle-dwelling idealogues" in Washington. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Many technology companies exhibited at the show. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Volvo highlights powertrain components. Photo: Evan Lockridge.
Sights from the show floor. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
FMSA Administrator Scott Darling speaks during MC&E government and advocacy luncheon. Photo: Evan Lockridge.
FMCSA Administrator Scott Darling takes a moment to show off a video about the agency. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Freightliner had several versions of its next-generation Cascadia on display. Photo: Evan Lockridge
A peek inside Freightliner's next-generation Cascadia. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Anthony Levandowski, co-founder of the autonomous trucking startup Otto, shared his vision for trucks not only without a driver, but even without a cab. Photo: Evan Lockridge
ATA's Share the Road rig. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
The Rolling Stones wowed the crowd at Freightliner's annual customer appreciation event. Photo: Evan Lockridge
"Did You Know" signs greeted attendees in the registration area. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
One of numerous press conferences announcing new products and services. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Kevin Burch, new ATA chairman, addresses attendees of the awards luncheon. Photo: Evan Lockridge
One of many awards presented during the Leadership Award Luncheon. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Photo: Evan Lockridge
ATA recognizes its latest LEAD graduates. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Zonar announced its new Connect tablet. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Attendees learn about products and services in the exhibit hall. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Meritor used virtual reality technology to highlight its products. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Opening Monday's general session in true Vegas style was local artist Janice Sands. Photo: Evan Lockridge
ATA members are honored for excellence in the EPA's Smartway program. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Volvo's SuperTruck, unveiled recently in Washington, D.C., had a prominent spot near the general session. Photo: Evan Lockridge.
Peterbilt announced its fuel efficient Model 579 Epiq is now available as a day cab. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Navistar showed off its new LT on-highway model, the replacement for the ProStar, just unveiled to the press last week. Photo: Evan Lockridge
Mack shares its latest news with reporters. Photo: Evan Lockridge