Magazine / Industry News
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Carrier Transicold’s DataLink™ 2 Recorder Verifies Load Temperatures for Refrigerated Haulers
ATHENS, GA… For refrigerated haulers who require independent verification of temperatures inside trucks and trailers or immediate documentation for receivers, Carrier Transicold now offers the DataLink™ 2 recorder. Carrier Transicold is a part of... -
ContainerPort Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer
CLEVELAND, OH… ContainerPort Group, Inc. (CPG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Glenn A. Fehribach to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Glenn A. Fehribach, a seasoned financial and operating executive, has nearly 20 years of business experience... -
CTA Taps Laskowski to Succeed Bradley
Vancouver, Canada… The Board of Directors of the Canadian Trucking Alliance reached into its current ranks by announcing Stephen Laskowski will become its next President and CEO on January 1st, 2018, after the alliance's current chief retires. The... -
Cummins Recognized By Frost & Sullivan As 2016 Overall Best Heavy-Duty Engine Supplier
COLUMBUS, IN… Cummins Inc. was recognized with the 2016 United States Overall Best Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Supplier Product Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan at its North American Growth, Innovation, & Leadership Awards Gala in Santa Clara, Cali... -
Detroit Aligns with AT&T, Microsoft to Deliver Enhanced Connectivity Services
LAS VEGAS – Oct. 3, 2016 – Detroit Diesel Corporation, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), today announced collaborations with AT&T and Microsoft Corp. to deliver enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle ser... -
Driving, Saving Lives: It’s All Part of Paul’s Job-Travelers’ Transportation owner-op Paul Frederick Named 2016 OTA-Bridgestone Truck Hero
TORONTO… Most days in Paul Frederick’s 53 years on the road have been uneventful; which, in trucking, is usually just how you like them. But throughout his career, the Gatineau owner-operator has come across more than a handful of dramatic situat... -
Eaton and Cummins Expand SmartAdvantage Powertrain Portfolio with Higher Torque Option
LAS VEGAS, NV … Power management company Eaton and dependable power provider Cummins Inc. announce the expansion of the SmartAdvantage powertrain portfolio to now include a new transmission model with 1,850 lb.-ft. torque capacity. This new transm... -
“Elite” Fleet Motor Carrier Recognizes Accident Free Million Mile Drivers
Irving, TX… National Carriers, Inc. has recognized the following professionals for accident free driving. Allen Smith and Sandy Smith were acknowledged for five million miles without an accident. Isidro Munoz received recognition for operating the... -
EPA SmartWay Honors CRST Expedited, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Exceptional Supply Chain Environmental and Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Excellence Awards have recognized CRST Expedited, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as an industry leader in supply chain environmental and energy efficiency. Awardees represent the top 1 to 2 percen... -
EPA Urged to Level the Playing Field for Energy Efficiency in the Clean Power Plan
Washington, DC… A diverse alliance is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to expand incentives for energy efficiency in the Clean Power Plan. Led by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), it argues that energy eff... -
Essential Items You Need For Surviving Winter - Surviving Winter Isn’t An Easy Task. We’re Here To Help.
A smart driver is a prepared driver. Thanks to Murphy’s Law we can always expect the worst in winter conditions, that’s why being prepared is always key. A lot of these items may seem like no-brainers, but it’s important to check every year and... -
Firestone Industrial Products Remembers Larry David Wilson, a 46-Year Veteran of OEM Industry
INDIANAPOLIS, IN… Firestone Industrial Products, LLC (FSIP) is remembering Larry David Wilson, a beloved member of the OEM industry and longtime employee, who recently passed away. Wilson, 78, of Carmel, Indiana, devoted 46 years of his career to t... -
Frank Calvert Earns National Truck Driver of the Year Title
Oklahoma City, OK… American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council recognized outstanding trucking leaders at the Safety, Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition in Oklahoma City. Frank Calvert, professional truck ... -
Fyda Freightliner Announces Launch of New Website
Fyda Freightliner recently launched a brand new, fully redesigned website. The new website is built on an ultra-modern mobile responsive database-driven platform. Visitors can easily navigate to and interact with any area of the site, which includes... -
Incident Responders to PA Drivers: ‘Steer Clear of Accident Scenes’-First Responders Urge Drivers To Move Over Or Slow Down So They Can Do Their Jobs
HARRISBURG, PA… The men and women whose job it is to respond to roadway incidents throughout Pennsylvania recently met in Harrisburg to discuss ways to work together to improve how they prepare for and respond to roadway emergencies. Their appeal ... -
#Keepthanksmoving Campaign Salutes Behind-The-Scenes Individuals Who Deliver Holiday Happiness
GREENVILLE, SC… Michelin North America, Inc. (“Michelin”) is entering a second consecutive holiday season to launch the transportation appreciation campaign, #KeepThanksMoving. The social and digital media initiative celebrates millions of tran... -
11th Annual Barn Party A Great Success
JACKSON CENTER, PA… For 11 years Bill Doyle, with the help of a lot of friends, has been hosting a “barn party”. A gathering of friends and family, many of them members of the trucking industry, for a day of food and fun to raise money for cha... -
"2nd Annual #519strong Toy Drive for Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh"
Jeremy Coast was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in September 2012. He went through treatments and the doctors confirmed that he was in remission in March 2013. On February 15, 2014 he found out that the cancer had returned. The doctors told him and h... -
ATA Economist Says Inventory Glut, Manufacturing Has Hurt Volumes in 2016
American Trucking Associations’ Chief Economist Bob Costello said, the trucking industry has seen soft volumes in 2016 due to bloated inventories and a weak manufacturing environment. “The current cycle of larger than normal inventories has tak... -
"ATAs Share the Road Program Rolls Out Comprehensive Truck Safety Video"
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations and ATA's Share the Road highway safety program are launching the Share the Road Instructional Video to demonstrate Share the Road's new instructional video addresses the 21st century's most prevalent ...