Nashville, Tennessee – Today, trucking industry leaders gathered to open the exhibit hall at the annual American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
“The MCE Exhibit Hall shows the future of trucking and highlights the technologies and services that will push our industry as a driving force for our country,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “I encourage all MCE attendees to spend time on this show floor and take in the advances our industry is making in safety, efficiency and sustainability.”
The ATA MCE Exhibit Hall was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by Amazon. The Hall features 174 total exhibitors, including 33 first-time attendees.
“Amazon is proud to once again sponsor this event at ATA’s flagship conference,” said Scott Lescher, Amazon’s director of transportation. “This event brings together companies and service providers working toward the advancement of safety, sustainability, and technology that can drive innovation across the trucking industry. We are excited to engage with members in continuously pushing this industry forward.”
“The Exhibit Hall floor is a dynamic venue that brings together leading suppliers and successful motor carriers with a shared mission of making our industry safer and stronger,” said ATA Chairman Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation. “Trucking’s allied community is vital to the success of our industry, and this exhibition provides a first-hand opportunity for fleets to see and experience the latest and greatest innovations available in today’s marketplace.”
The ATA MCE Exhibit Hall will remain open through Tuesday.