31 Oct ATA Emerges From MCE Focused on Drivers, Infrastructure AUSTIN, Texas — While enjoying the benefits of a booming economy and abundant freight to haul, trucking leaders took aim at some of the more persistent challenges that hold the industry back, even in this favorable business environment. Read more...
31 Oct Barry Pottle Completes Climb From Cab to Chairman's Seat BANGOR, Maine — With its beautiful skies, evergreen tree-dotted landscape and quaint New England downtown, it’s no wonder that folks say this small community is a wonderful place to live. Read more...
31 Oct MCE Closing Banquet Rocks With Optimism, Enthusiasm AUSTIN, Texas — They heard some optimistic projections from outgoing American Trucking Associations Chairman Dave Manning, a touching speech by new ATA Chairman Barry Pottle, and ended the evening hugging the stage to the hard Southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Read more...
30 Oct Schneider CEO Chris Lofgren to Retire Wisconsin-based Schneider National announced Oct. 30 that CEO Chris Lofgren will be retire in April and that he will be replaced by current Chief Operating Officer Mark Rourke. Read more...
30 Oct Truckers, Law Enforcement Seek Stronger Relationships on Common Ground AUSTIN, Texas — Mutual interest between law enforcement and truckers over such policy issues as highway safety, security and human trafficking are forging increasing relationships that have historically been less than cordial, according to a panel of law enforcement experts. Read more...
30 Oct Eaton Boosts Third-Quarter Sales by 4% Power management company Eaton Corp. capped its third quarter with higher-than-expected profit margins but lower net income due to charge-offs related to an arbitration decision in August against certain business units of Cooper Industries, a company that Eaton acquired in 2012. Read more...
30 Oct Cummins Reports Record Earnings in Third Quarter Cummins Inc. posted record profits and a 12% jump in revenue for the third quarter as demand for trucks, construction and power generation equipment improved. Read more...
30 Oct Barry Pottle Elected ATA’s 74th Chairman Barry Pottle, CEO of Pottle’s Transportation of Bangor, Maine, has been elected by American Trucking Associations’ board of directors to serve as the federation’s 74th chairman. Read more...
30 Oct Transportation Candidates Tout Infrastructure Bona Fides in Midterm Bids Transportation policy is rarely discussed in the national political arena this fall, but some candidates with seats on key freight committees are in high-profile contests. Read more...
30 Oct Trucking Legends Encourage Industry Unity AUSTIN, Texas — The relationship between state organizations and American Trucking Associations is solid and should continue to grow, according to a longtime member of the industry. Read more...