Magazine / Industry News
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PennDot To Offer Non-Commercial Driving Skills Tests At Certified Third-Party Sites
Harrisburg, PA… As part of ongoing efforts to further enhance customer service, PennDOT has launched a new pilot program that authorizes a limited number of third-party businesses to administer non-commercial driving skills tests to Pennsylvania r... -
PGT Trucking, Inc. Announces Executive Appointment
PGT Trucking, Inc., a transportation services company with headquarters in Monaca, PA, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Chad A. Marsilio to the position of Vice President, Commercial effective June 6, 2016. In this role, Mr. Marsilio will... -
"Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Announced at NTTCs Annual Conference & Exhibits"
Arlington, VA… NTTC hosted its 68th Annual Conference & Exhibits at the San Diego Marriott Marquis Marina from April 24-26th. Darryl Nowell, a professional driver for Eagle Transport for the past 14 years, was awarded the 3rd Annual NTTC Professio... -
Rand McNally Publishes 36th Edition of Atlas for Commercial Drivers
SKOKIE, IL… Rand McNally has released a new edition of its #1-selling Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas for professional drivers. Packed with truck-navigable routes, state and province restrictions, as well as low clearance locations, the atlas continue... -
Schneider’s Sleep Apnea Program Proven to Dramatically Reduce Risk of Preventable Crashes
GREEN BAY, WI… According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driving drowsy makes lapses of attention more likely to occur, which can result in deadly crashes. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleeping disorder that caus... -
Special Edition Model 567 Heritage Pays Tribute To Peterbilt’s Roots With Exclusive Features, Exceptional Performance
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt’s new Model 567 Heritage salutes the company’s beginnings by combining its most modern and technologically advanced work truck with distinctive styling and exclusive features inside and out, Peterbilt Motors Company recen... -
Speedco Introduces Nationwide Battery Service Program with Interstate Batteries®
NASHVILLE, TN… http://Bridgestone.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Dat... Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced the nationwide launch of battery services at Speedco, a leading provider of on-highway preventive maintenance and tire service for the... -
The State of the Small Trucking Company – How They Can Survive the First Year in Business
Written by Vickie Roberts, Sr. Vice President of Operations Truckers Solution Many new trucking companies close their doors within the first year of operation. Why? There are many reasons causes such as growing too quickly; not meeting CSA requirem... -
There’s More To Your Friction Than A Temperature Rating
ELYRIA, OH… Heat is the enemy of braking performance: It’s the cardinal rule when it comes to brakes, well-known to fleet technicians, drivers, and owner-operators. As part of its Bendix Tech Tips series, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC of... -
Touch-a-Truck Event Draws More Than 1,500 Attendees While Raising More Than $5,400 for Veterans
CLIFTON PARK, NY… More than 1,500 children, parents and other members of the community attended the Touch-a-Truck Event at Zappone Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Clifton Park on Saturday, May 21, 2016, getting up close to more than 20 large commercial... -
TRP Introduces Fan Clutch Repair Kits
RENTON, Wash., May 6, 2016 — Repair kits for some of today’s most widely used fan clutches are the latest additions to the TRP line of all-makes truck parts. The new TRP Fan Clutch Repair Kits include everything needed to rebuild Horton Drivemast... -
Truck Driver Shortage Accelerating According to New CTA Study
Canada… The shortage of professional truck drivers in the Canadian for-hire trucking industry is escalating more rapidly than industry analysts previously thought, according to a new study prepared for the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The new study... -
Truck Tires In The Spotlight - Five Tips For Better Tire Maintenance
In the spirit of proper tire maintenance, here are five tips that will help fleets and owner-operators keep their tires in top working condition, courtesy of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: •Maintain correct inflation pressure. This is the sin... -
"UNIROYALS LT40 for Long-Haul Trailers Receives EPA SmartWay Verification"
GREENVILLE, SC… Uniroyal® Commercial Truck Tires, a unit of Michelin America Truck Tires, announced that the Uniroyal® LT40™, a long-haul/regional, class-8 trailer tire, has met the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ... -
Volvo Trucks Honors Military Heroes with Ride for Freedom Truck
Employees at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Virginia recently unveiled their 2016 Ride for Freedom truck, which will take part in the Ride for Freedom rally in Washington, D.C. over the Memorial Day weekend. Now in i... -
Western Star Launches Extreme Duty Truck That Transforms to Multiple Configurations in Minutes
MOUNTVILLE, SC… Western Star Truck Sales, Inc., announced its new Extreme Duty (XD) Offroad package and the launch of the MBT-40 Transformer chassis. Western Star builds some of the toughest and most durable vocational trucks in the world today and... -
1938 Kenworth Competes in Portion of Great Race Again!
WALCOTT, IOWA-- CAT Scale’s 1938 Kenworth hit the highway this summer to compete in a portion of the Hemming’s Motor News Great Race, a cross-country road rally of antique vehicles. "We competed in over 10 Great Race events in the 1990s and ea... -
ATA Applauds House Appropriations Committee for Advancing Truck Safety
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations applauded the House Appropriations Committee for passing a Fiscal Year 2017 transportation spending bill, addressing issues critical to the trucking industry that, without approval, could have immediate... -
ATA Reveals New Logo, Sponsors for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Arlington, VA…. American Trucking Associations revealed the official 2016 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week logo and announced key sponsors for the weeklong celebration. "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an institution in the truck... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 2.1% in April Index Up 2% from April 2015
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in April, following a 4.4% drop during March. In April, the index equaled 134.8 (2000=100), down from 137.6 in March. The a...