Freight forwarding leaders open MCE exhibition hall

Nashville, Tennessee – Today, trucking industry leaders gathered to open the exhibit hall of the American Trucking Associations Annual Management Conference and Exhibition.

“The MCE exhibit hall showcases the future of trucking and highlights the technologies and services that will make our industry a driving force for our country,” he said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “I encourage all MCE attendees to spend time on this exhibit floor and enjoy the progress our industry is making in safety, efficiency and sustainability.”

The ATA MCE Exhibit Hall opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by Amazon. A total of 174 exhibitors are represented in the hall, including 33 first-time visitors.

“Amazon is proud to once again sponsor this event at ATA’s flagship conference,” said Scott Lescher, Amazon transportation director. “This event brings together companies and service providers working to advance safety, sustainability and technology that can drive innovation across the trucking industry. We look forward to working with our members to continually advance this industry.”

“The exhibition hall is a dynamic venue that brings together leading suppliers and successful automotive companies with a shared mission to make our industry safer and stronger,” he said ATA Chairman Andrew Boyle, Co-President of Boyle Transportation. “Allying the trucking community is critical to the success of our industry, and this exhibition provides fleets a first-hand opportunity to see and experience the latest and greatest innovations available in the market today.”

The ATA MCE Exhibit Hall will remain open through Tuesday.