Experts say technology goes beyond greater efficiency in freight transportation. Autonomous truck developers and their industry partners see opportunities for this technology to improve road safety and create more desirable jobs for drivers. Â
October 19, 2023Business, Logistics
Autonomous Trucks Could Create Safer Roads
Business, Logistics
ATA Chairman Boyle Views Selection as Opportunity to Serve
Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation, an Andlauer Healthcare Group company, knows the commitment that comes with being named chairman of American Trucking Associations. But he views it as an opportunity to serve. Â
October 19, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
New TMC Chair Todd Cotier Focuses on the Details
Keeping a close eye on the fine points is important to Todd Cotier, the new chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations. So much so that he’s making it the theme of his chairmanship.
March 3, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
For ATA’s New Chairman Randy Guillot, Life and Work Are Family Affairs
NEW ORLEANS — Business was going quite well for family-owned Triple G Express Inc. during the summer of 2005, as the city best known for its 24-hour nightlife, vibrant live music scene and spicy Cajun cuisine also served as a great base of operations for the intermodal motor carrier and its decades-old less-than-truckload affiliate, Southeastern Motor Freight Inc.
October 9, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Perspective
New Chairman's Perspective: Connecting the Trucking Industry
From Randy Guillot: The business of moving freight is all about connection. The connection between shipper and carrier, between driver and vehicle, between technician and engine — all of these are critical.
October 9, 2019Business
Pat Thomas Reflects on ATA’s Achievements of His Well-Traveled Year as Chairman
Pat Thomas, the immediate past chairman of American Trucking Associations, estimates he has racked up enough miles to circle the globe five times and has taken 3 million steps during his travels representing the trucking industry.
October 10, 2016Special Coverage, Business
Technician Shortage Is Focus of New TMC Chairman White
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting closes March 3, Douglas White Sr. will become the group's next chairman and take his turn at trying to wrestle with the technician shortage.
March 3, 2016