Magazine / Industry News
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Fyda Freightliner Now Seeking Diesel Technicians for Brand New Walton, Kentucky Dealership Slated to Open in 2017
Fyda Freightliner Northern Kentucky, Inc. is seeking diesel technician candidates of all levels to join the Fyda team. Immediate openings are available, with training and onboarding to begin at the Cincinnati dealership located on I-275 at Mosteller ... -
Fyda Freightliner Western Star Zanesville Opens New Full Service Dealership
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Western Star Zanesville opened for business on Monday, May 2 in Zanesville, Ohio. Sitting on 15 acres, the 46,000 sq. ft. full service truck dealership is conveniently located at 5005 East Pike, which is situated on ... -
GCR Tires & Service Announces New Executive Director of Marketing
NASHVILLE, TN… http://Bridgestone.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Dat... Bridgestone Americas announced that Jon Kimpel has been named Executive Director of Marketing for GCR Tires & Service (GCR), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BA... -
Goodyear Rolls Out New Marathon Line
AKRON, OH… The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has rolled out three tires that will help long haul operations lower their costs by offering more miles to removal. The first products in Goodyear’s new, mid-tier Marathon line, the Marathon LHS, Mara... -
Goodyear Total Solution - Designed To Help Fleets Lower Their Operating Costs
AKRON, OH… The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company showcased their Total Solution at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS.) The Goodyear Total Solution of trusted products, a nationwide network, reliable services and fleet management tools is desi... -
International Truck Adds Side Roll Protection System For Class 8 Trucks
LISLE, IL… International Truck announced it now offers IMMI’s RollTek® seat as an option on its International® ProStar® Class 8 on-highway trucks. “Our commitment to incorporating the most advanced collision mitigation technology systems ha... -
Iowa 80 Announces Truckers Jamboree Concert Line Up
WALCOTT, IA… Iowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce its slate of performers who will take the stage to entertain attendees at this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. “We are very excited about this year’s line up,” says Heather DeBaillie... -
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Host Lunch Stop for Famous Antique Car Rally on June 26th
WALCOTT, IOWA… Iowa 80 Trucking Museum has been selected as a lunch stop for the Hemming’s Motor News Great Race, a cross country road rally of antique vehicles. Nearly 100 racers will be eating lunch on the lawn adjacent to the Iowa 80 Trucking... -
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Marks Historic 500,000th Truck, T680 76-inch Mid-Roof Sleeper for Melton Truck Lines
CHILLICOTHE, OH… A Kenworth T680 76-inch mid-roof sleeper with a PACCAR MX-13 455-hp engine was recognized as the historic 500,000th truck produced at the state-of-the-art Kenworth factory in Chillicothe, Ohio. The milestone T680 was presented to ... -
Larson Electronics Releases 120 Watt Battery Powered LED Light Tower
Larson Electronics, a leading industrial lighting company, announced the release of a 120 watt self-contained LED light tower that offers high power, maximum portability, and versatile lighting configurations in a compact and durable design. The WAL-... -
New Peterbilt Paint Provides Greater Shine, Durability
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt Motors Company has introduced a new formulation for its complete lineup of Axalta coatings used on its heavy-duty truck cabs and sleepers that enhances color qualities and durability. Additionally, the new coatings make produ... -
New Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears Offers Slow Speed Maneuverability, Extreme Startability
Volvo Trucks North America introduced the Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears, a new option designed for applications where very slow speeds and maneuverability are needed. Appropriate for both vocational and on-highway applications, Volvo I-Shift with ... -
PACCAR To Release The Allison Tc10 Transmission In Peterbilt And Kenworth Chassis
DENTON, TX… PACCAR has started an engineering program with Allison Transmission to release the fully automatic Allison TC10® in the latest PACCAR models. The TC10 transmission will be offered in Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt Models 567 and... -
PennDOT, Police Partner for Seat-Belt Safety, Enforcement
Harrisburg, PA… In an effort to promote driver safety and decrease unbuckled fatalities, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will partner with police statewide during the national Click It or Ticket seat-belt enforcement mobili... -
Pennsylvania Turnpike and PennDOT Announce 70 mph Speed Limit Expansion
Harrisburg, PA… The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced additional stretches of the interstate network that will be posted with 70 mph speed limits. 396 additional miles of the Turnpike and ... -
Peterbilt of Lincoln To Host Grand Opening Celebration
LINCOLN, NE… Peterbilt of Lincoln will host a Grand Opening Celebration, showcasing its newly-built, full-service dealership in Lincoln, Neb., on Wednesday, June 22. Event activities will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., including a tent with truck pa... -
Peterbilt Technician Institute Adds Third Location
DENTON, TX… The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) expanded with a third location in Exton, Penn., Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. PTI graduates approximately 100 students per year and places them into service technician careers thr... -
Shell Coolant Product Return Program
SOPUS Products has added additional 50/50 pre-diluted coolant products that have been undertreated with bitterant to the coolant return program it initiated on March 25, 2016. As a result, the list of products for the coolant return program has been ... -
The Evolution of Truck Stops
The modern-day travel plaza with a movie theater, food court and gym has its roots in the old West. It can be traced back to the famed Pony Express mail delivery and the stagecoach lines which brought passengers, freight and mail west.For as long as ... -
TravelCenters Of America Acquires Convenience Stores In Ohio
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), announced that they have completed their previously disclosed acquisition of convenience stores located in Ohio. Ten stores were acquired. TravelCenters has begun to operate all of the s...