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NewsNovember 1, 2018

Don't Worry About the Economy, Says ATA's Chief Economist

Don’t worry about some signs of the economy softening in recent months, Bob Costello, chief economist for the American Trucking Associations, told trucking executives during the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference and Exhibition.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeNovember 1, 2018

Driver Safety Behavior Insights Gleaned from Lytx Data

Could drivers be more drowsy on Tuesday mornings because of Monday Night Football? And what does wearing a seat belt have to do with the likelihood of having a crash? Those are among the insights Lytx shared at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2018

International Unveils LT Series Fuel Economy Enhancements

International Trucks announced a host of new fuel economy enhancements for its LT Series tractor

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2018

Mack Inks Telematics Deal with Trimble

Mack says adding Trimble’s data analysis expertise to its telematics offerings will give its customers more meaningful insight into asset performance and productivity.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2018

Volvo Trucks Debuts Xceed Fuel Efficiency Spec for VNL 760 and VNL 860

Volvo Trucks announced its new Xceed fuel efficiency package for Volvo VNL 760 and VNL 860 models operating in dry van and refrigerated trailer operations.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2018

Daimler Deals with Booming Market, Preps Electric Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America chief Roger Nielsen spoke about managing a runaway truck market, electric trucks, automation and more to trucking reporters at the American Trucking Associations' conference in Austin, Texas.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2018

Panel Explores Legalized Marijuana Impacts on Trucking Industry

Trucking is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to marijuana, between public opinion and increasingly liberal state laws on cannabis use on one hand, and a federal government that classifies marijuana as one of the most dangerous illegal drugs on the other.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2018

Peterbilt Details MX-13 Engine Option Upgrades

Peterbilt announced it will offer the MX-13 with two new ratings for 2019 model year engines at the ATA Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas.

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Videosby StaffNovember 7, 2017

On the Spot: American Trucking Associations MC&E Video Highlights

Drivers, technology, regulations and more were on the agenda at ATA's 2017 Management Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge has these video highlights.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 30, 2017

Trucking Legends Offer Insight Into Surviving Disruption

Trucking may be facing a level of “disruption” not seen since trucking deregulation in 1980, said four “trucking legends” who went through it – but basic business concepts and treating drivers right will likely help trucking companies survive, according to a panel discussion at the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition.

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