Magazine / Industry News
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ATA Sends Inquiry to Rhode Island About Plan to Restrict Truck Access to Roads - RIDOT Providing Strategies to Prevent Trucks from Using Alternative Routes in State
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations has asked the state of Rhode Island to provide information to the trucking industry about outreach the state has done to communities that are likely to be affected by an increase in truck traffic as a r... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 5.7% in August
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 5.7% in August, following a 2.1% decline during July. In August, the index equaled 141.8 (2000=100), up from 134.2 in July. The ... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Air Chamber Maintenance And Replacement
ELYRIA, OH… While every part of a commercial vehicle air braking system is important to safe and effective operation, air chambers have a uniquely vital job: At each wheel-end, it’s the air chamber – sometimes called the actuator – that trans... -
Bendix Windshield-Mounted Cameras Permanently Acceptable Under Change In Fmcsa Rules
The video camera component of the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ collision mitigation technology and AutoVue® Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System from Bendix CVS will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules, tha... -
Bestpass Creates Two New Departments to B etter Serve Expanding Customer Base
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass, Inc., a company that provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, has launched two new departments – a dedicated Owner-Operator Customer Service team and a Fulfillment Center... -
Bridgestone Names New President of Commercial Truck & Bus Tire Business
NASHVILLE, TN…Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) has announced that Joseph Saoud has joined the company as president, truck and bus radial (TBR), Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). In this role, Saoud will be responsible for leadin... -
Carrier Transicold to Offer Telematics System for Transport Refrigeration Units
ATHENS, GA… Carrier Transicold announced it will offer a customized telematics solution that will deliver advanced capabilities for its transport refrigeration units (TRUs). The new telematics solution will help fleets manage their refrigerated as... -
CRST International Inc. Acquires Gardner Trucking Inc.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA… CRST International Inc. , one of the largest privately held transportation companies in the United States, today announced the acquisition of privately held Gardner Trucking Inc., headquartered in Ontario, Calif. Founded in 1989... -
Daimler Trucks North America to Participate in SuperTruck II Initiative
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that it has been selected to receive a $20 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the SuperTruck II program. The new award is part of a multimillion dollar, multi-year ... -
Driverfacts’ Drug And Alcohol Assistant Crucial To Carrier Workflow, Dot Compliance
The process for carriers to ensure compliance with DOT drug and alcohol regulations can be overwhelming because there are testing requirements for pre-hire screening, reasonable suspicion and after accidents, as well as annual random tests. DriverFac... -
E-Zoil Announces Introduction Of New Diesel Fuel Additive
Tonawanda, NY… E-ZOIL Products, Inc., an international manufacturer of fuel additives and other specialty chemicals, announced the introduction of a new diesel additive, Top Tier. Top Tier is a multifunctional diesel fuel system cleaner. “High... -
Eaton Announces New Fluid Service Interval for its Procision™ Medium-Duty Dual Clutch Transmissions for School Bus Applications
GALESBURG, MI … Power management company Eaton has announced an extension to its fluid lubrication service maintenance interval for its Procision line of medium-duty dual clutch transmissions for school bus applications that will lower or even eli... -
Ernest Dandridge Carrier Design Services, Inc. – Providing Car Transport Equipment
Ernest Dandridge Carrier Design Services, Inc., recently moved its car transport equipment activity from Louisville, KY to McLean, VA. The firm is working with Kentucky Trailer of Louisville, on “Removable Adjustable Decks/Auto Transport Modules�... -
Estes Express Lines Celebrates 85 Years of Progress
RICHMOND, VA… Estes Express Lines, the largest privately held, less-than-truckload carrier in the nation, celebrated its 85th anniversary in August. Estes founder W.W. Estes started the company during the Great Depression with one truck, no drive... -
Goodyear Accepts Nominations For Highway Hero Award
AKRON, OH… There is still time to nominate candidates for the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, which honors professional truck drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Goodyear is accepting nominations for its 34th Highway Hero Award... -
Goodyear Brings Total Solution To GATS
Attendees Who Enroll In Goodyear Smart Fleet Program During Show Can Win Set Of New Goodyear Steer Tires AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2016 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will bring its Total Solution for owner-operators and small- to mid-size fleet... -
Healthy Drivers are Happy Drivers - Better Choices Health Initiative Implemented at the “Elite” Fleet
IRVING, TX… “By the very nature of our industry truck drivers tend to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Long hours behind the wheel and sometimes limited nutrition choices present many health issues. The purpose of this initiative is to inspire our dri... -
Hirschbach Receives US EPA 2016 SmartWay Excellence Award
DUBUQUE, IA… Hirschbach was recently honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a true industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. The company has deploy... -
Hoffa: Feds Take A Stand For Motorists In Protecting Rest Breaks
WASHINGTON… The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa about a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decision to reject a petition that sought to rescind the current 30-minute rest break requir... -
Hunter Keystone Peterbilt Clearfield Hosts Open House
CLEARFIELD, PA… Hunter Keystone Peterbilt and IdeaLease Clearfield, PA recently held a Grand Reopening and Open House at their full service dealership off I-80 Exit 120 in Clearfield, PA. The company wanted to showcase its new CNG/LNG certified se...