Magazine / General
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Epes Transport Participates In Historic ESGR Signing Ceremony At Pentagon
Greensboro, NC… Epes Transport Systems recently participated in an event at the Pentagon, named “historic” by ESGR’s Employment Outreach Chief Tom Bullock, where the leading trucking industry employers publicly declared their commitment to v... -
Federal Regulations, Law Changes Affect Commercial Drivers
Harrisburg, PA… With an eye toward improving the safe operation of commercial vehicles in Pennsylvania and meeting federal guidelines, Governor Tom Wolf recently signed a law that made significant changes to the issuance and renewal of commercial d... -
Fyda Freightliner Expanding Dealership Network to Zanesville, Ohio
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner, Inc. is pleased to announce that construction of their newest full-service truck dealership is well underway. Sitting on 15 acres, the 46,000 sq. ft. facility will be conveniently located at 5005 East Pike, which i... -
Images and Interests
So, It's a New Year and I am perusing all of the pending legislation, proposed rule changes, upcoming things within our industry that are probably going to be affecting us soon, when I come across this request to the FMCSA on behalf of CRST. They are... -
IRS Defense Company Saves Over 20 Million In 2015
Community Tax, LLC, dba “Big Rig Tax Relief” has been saving truckers millions of dollars every year since 2010. The national tax debt resolution firm based out of Chicago, IL currently services over 5,000 clients and was rated the top tax relief... -
Kenworth Expands Quality Merchandise Collection with New Items for 2016
KIRKLAND, WA… The Kenworth Merchandise Collection (http://www.ShopKenworth.com/)recently added 62 new officially-licensed merchandise items to the retail website of more 250 items for drivers and trucking operators interested in purchasing products... -
Mawson and Mawson, Inc. Offers $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
Happy New Year! You may be thinking about things that you want to improve upon or even change in 2016. If finding a new company to drive for is on your New Year’s resolution list, look no further. Mawson and Mawson, Inc offers a $1,000 sign-on bonu... -
Opportunities Rise in the North American Aftermarket for Class 6 to 8 Emissions Control and Aftertreatment Components
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA… The emissions control and after treatment components and services segment are expected to emerge as the fastest-growing branch of the North American Class 6 to 8 truck aftermarket over the next six years. The large installed base... -
PA Turnpike Toll Increase Now In Effect Tolls increasde by 6 percent on Jan. 3, 2016.
HIGHSPIRE, PA… The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) reminds customers that a 6 percent toll increase for E-ZPass and cash customers took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2016. While the increase impacts cash and E-ZPass rates equally, E-ZPass... -
PACCAR MX-11 Engine Now Available For Order at Kenworth Dealers
KIRKLAND, WA… The PACCAR MX-11 engine for vocational and regional haul customers is now available for order. Offered in the Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO, and W900S, the PACCAR MX-11 is designed to produce up to 430 hp and 1,550 lb-... -
Peterbilt’s Denton Manufacturing Facility Celebrates 35 Years
DENTON, TX… In 1980, the first truck produced at Peterbilt’s Denton, Texas manufacturing plant – a Model 359 known as “Old No. 1” – came off the assembly line. Thirty-five years later, the facility has produced nearly 500,000 trucks, host... -
TCA and Rolling Strong to Launch Driver Wellness Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA… The trucking industry is losing many professional truck drivers to the health problems that arise from a sedentary lifestyle. That’s why the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is partnering with Rolling Strong, a leading authori... -
The Lighting Basics: “Incandescent or LED?” Part 1: Benefits
Today, we answer one of the most common questions that we get: “Incandescent or LED?” The shortest possible answer I can give you is: “It depends.” To you decide which suits your needs better, here are three practical benefits to each of the... -
Trailstar International Built With Pride In The USA
ALLIANCE, OH… In a time when many American manufacturers choose to have their products made in other countries, Trailstar International is hand-building dump trailers that they are proud to produce and put their name on. Trailstar’s aluminum dump... -
Truckers Take Government To Court Over Electronic Logbook Mandate
Grain Valley, MO… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed a lawsuit over a new regulation announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requiring electronic logbooks, known as ELDs. “This rule has the pot... -
Trucking Moves America Forward Applauds Passage of Long-Term Highway Funding Bill
Washington, DC…www.truckingmovesamerica.com/ Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF), the industry-wide trucking image and education movement, applauds the U.S. Congress for passing a long-term highway funding bill. The critical legislation, which Pr... -
Volvo Trucks Launches Certified Uptime Centers to Boost Customer Uptime
Volvo Trucks will begin introducing Volvo Certified Uptime Centers within its dealer network in 2016 as part of its ongoing commitment to maximizing customer uptime. Dealer locations will receive the certification after adopting a standardized proces... -
Working Show Truck Of The Month – Richard Seeman
As we head into the month of February, much of the country is dealing with another winter season and the treacherous driving conditions that go hand in hand with it. All of the truck drivers making their way thru this winter have to deal with the da...