Magazine / Industry News
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CTA: No Reason For Further Delay on Canadian ELD Rule
Toronto… The announcement of the final US rule requiring the use of electronic logging devices (ELD), puts Canada “under the gun” and removes any remaining argument for the Canadian governments not to move forward with a similar mandate in Can... -
Cummins Improves Fuel Efficiency In 2017 Ghg-Certified Engine Lineup
COLUMBUS, Ind… Cummins Inc. announced that it received certification for its complete lineup of on-highway diesel and natural gas engines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the current EPA regulations and the second s... -
Daimler Trucks North America Announces Parts Distribution Center
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), through its associated brands Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis and Alliance Truck Parts, has announced the opening of a new parts distribution ce... -
Driving Away Poverty - Society Of St. Vincent De Paul® National Vehicle Donation Program Helps Those In Need
ST. LOUIS, MO… Donate an old, tired car while lightening your tax burden for the year. Do something good for others during the holidays. These are all things that can be accomplished when you donate a car to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Natio... -
Fleet Tire of Knoxville offers tires, retreads and services
Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., announced that Fleet Tire will join the MICHELIN® Commercial Service Network™ (MCSN). Fleet Tire operates its commercial/retail locations in Knoxville, Tenn., with five st... -
Freightliner Trucks Announces 2016 “Hardest Working Cities” at World of Concrete Show
PORTLAND, OR… Following the successful launch of the HYPERLINK "http://www.hardestworkingcities.com/"Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities recognition program, Freightliner announced four new cities will be recognized with the award in 2016. T... -
Holland Regional Delivers Free Water Shipments to Flint
Recently some Holland Regional truck drivers worked with concerned Kansas City citizens to get donated water to Flint, Michigan.The drivers work for Holland at the company's Kansas City terminal. They were recently approached by a Kansas City charity... -
Hours-of-Service Language in Omnibus Bill Critical For Highway Safety - Retaining Restart Suspension Provides Long-Term Benefit for Trucking Safety
Arlington, VA… Leaders of the American Trucking Associations thanked Congress for recognizing the harm done by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's 2013 hours-of-service restart restrictions and requiring the agency to meet an appropri... -
Hunter Peterbilt Named Peterbilt Medium Duty Dealer Of The Year
DENTON, TX… Hunter Peterbilt – which operates 17 dealerships in five states – was named the 2015 Peterbilt Medium Duty Dealer of the Year. Hunter Peterbilt, headquartered in Butler, Penn., grew their year-over-year medium-duty sales and market... -
Independent Contractor of the Quarter Q4 2015 - Robert Tudor
PGT Trucking, Inc. is pleased to announce the Independent Contractor of the Quarter for Q4 2015, Robert (Bob) Tudor. Bob has been with PGT since 2004 and operates out of the Monaca Terminal. He was nominated by his very proud Fleet Manager, Scott D... -
International Truck Launches Hx™ Series – Now Available At Cerni Motor Sales, Inc.
International Truck recently launched the International® HX™ Series, a new line of Class 8 premium vocational trucks designed to deliver the strength and endurance required for the severe service industry. This is the first all-new vehicle introd... -
K & L Trailer Sales Chooses Trailstar For Durability
KNOXVILLE, TN… K & L Trailer Sales and Leasing, Inc. of Knoxville, Tennessee has many coal haulers for customers. That is why they recommend Trailstar Trailers for durability and workmanship. Outside Sales Manager Ken Fellhoelter states, “Trail... -
Mawson and Mawson Keeps Going… and Going… and Going…
LANGHORNE, PA… Would you like to join a trucking company that’s survived two World Wars, a Great Depression and The Big Recession? In business since 1895, we’re the oldest Class A Carrier in America (ICC #76). At Mawson and Mawson, a nationwide... -
Mercer Transportation Introduces New “Mercer Mentor Program”
Being an Owner Operator can be tough and sometimes frustrating. In an effort to assist their Owner Operators, Mercer Transportation is introducing the Mercer Mentor Program. Through this program, new contractors have 24/7 access to Mercer Owner Ope... -
NATSO Foundation Launches Online Learning Initiative
ALEXANDRIA, VA… The NATSO Foundation has premiered a new online learning initiative designed to strengthen the nation’s truckstop and travel plaza industry by delivering comprehensive educational and safety training materials to truckstop owners,... -
NY Out-Of-State HUT Registration Following Court Ruling
As the New York Tax Department scrambles to sort out the legal ramifications of the state’s ... -
PA Turnpike Releases Initial Findings of After-Action Review of Blizzard
MIDDLETOWN PA… The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that it has completed the initial phase of its After-Action Review (AAR) of January’s blizzard. The first phase of the two-phase AAR began Jan. 25 and ended Feb. 8. It involved gather... -
Peterbilt Installs Its First Production Paccar Mx-11 Engine
DENTON, TX… Peterbilt’s first lightweight, fuel efficient PACCAR MX-11 engine was installed recently in the company’s newest vocational truck, the Model 567 in a set-forward front axle configuration. The historic truck-and-engine combination wa... -
Rusty And Sherry Ann Fry Named Outstanding Trucker Buddies
Jeffery Walker, the Faculty Leader/1st Grade Teacher of Verner Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL and his class has nominated Rusty and Shari Ann Fry Landstar Owner Operators, to become Outstanding Trucker Buddies. Mr. Walker talks about his Trucke... -
Schneider Driver Named Dedicated Driver of the Year by Georgia-Pacific/KBX Logistics
GREEN BAY, WI… Shippers want their freight moved safely and efficiently. When they find a really special highway superhero who safely moves freight and professionally represents their brand, they recognize him or her.KBX Logistics, an agent for Geo...