Magazine / Industry News
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Progressive Insurance® Introduces Heavy Truck Roadside Assistance Coverage for Commercial Auto Policy Holders
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH… Progressive Insurance, the number one commercial auto insurer and number one truck insurer*, is offering Heavy Truck Roadside Assistance (HT RSA) as an optional coverage to its commercial auto customers. A direct response to... -
Shell Starship 3.0 To Accelerate Progress Toward Decarbonization Within Heavy Transport Sector; Testing With Renewable Natural Gas Will Happen This Summer
Houston, TX… As Shell continues to demonstrate a commitment to the decarbonization of the transport industry, the Shell Starship initiative has led the way forward since 2018. Like the first two versions, the new Starship 3.0 will capitalize on som... -
Truckersfinalmile Becomes Affiliate Partner With TFC Global
This will now allow the combined ministries to have a stronger, more far-reaching impact, in serving the growing needs of the trucking community. Truckersfinalmile and TFC Global announced today that the organizations have entered into a strategic pa... -
Trucking Cares Foundation Donates $25,000 to Virginia Task Force-1
Washington, DC… The Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry’s charitable arm, donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force-1, one of the world’s leading disaster response resources. “One of the things the Trucking Cares Foundation was esta... -
CVSA's Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 20-26
Washington, DC… The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 20-26 with a focus on brake lining/pad violations. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight th... -
BunkRTrailer Introduces New Products
LOUISVILLE, KY…. BunkRTrailer, inventors and the manufacturers of the No-Drill Dunnage Rack recently introduced three new products. First is their new enclosed Dunnage Rack available in galvanized or powder coat finish. The new enclosed Dunnage Rac... -
Clean Harbors Unveils Wreaths Across America Tribute Truck
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It all starts in October in the quiet town of Columbia Falls, Maine. A bustling operation is underway in an area shrouded by balsam fir trees – volunteers are busy building millions of wreaths to ship to cemeteries throughout the country. Come Dece... -
Fleet Mattress – Proudly Made In The USA For Over 100 Years
BATON ROUGE, LA…. The Grand family has been building mattresses in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for over 100 years. The company was founded in 1920 by John Richard Grand and is now operated by a 4th generation of the family, Scott and Warren Grand. The... -
Kenworth 100th Anniversary Tour Trailer & Exhibit Shares Rich History
KIRKLAND, WA… A Kenworth 100th anniversary-themed trailer and history exhibit is making its way across North America to commemorate Kenworth’s milestone anniversary. The history exhibit will be on display at industry trade shows and community ... -
Thanks A Million! PGT Trucking’s Million Mile And Safe Driver Celebration
PITTBSURGH, PA…. Premier flatbed carrier PGT Trucking held their annual awards banquet on May 20 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to recognize and honor their Million Mile and Safe Drivers. It was an elegant event with hundreds of ... -
Jeff Agnew Joins Dobbs Truck Group As Vice President - Parts
We are pleased to announce that Jeff Agnew has joined Dobbs Truck Group as Vice President - Parts. Jeff joins Dobbs Truck Group after a 29 year, successful career with Paccar Parts. Jeff started as a warehouse associate in the Renton PDC and earned a... -
Progressive Insurance®, Hello Alice Now Accepting Applications for $250,000 Grant Program for Black Small Business Owners
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH… Progressive Insurance®, the leading commercial auto insurer in the United States, today announced they are taking applications for the brand’s Driving Business Forward grant program in support of Black entrepreneurs. Each... -
Mike Crawford Named Vice President of Ohio Peterbilt
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH… Ohio Machinery Co. is pleased to announce that Mike Crawford has been named Vice President of Ohio Peterbilt. Mike joined Ohio Peterbilt as Sales Manager through the acquisition of Allstate Peterbilt in 2018 and has a lifetim... -
Shell Donates To OOIDA Safe Driving Awards
LOUISVILLE, KY…. Shell recently donated $5,000 to help fund OOIDA’s Safe Driving Awards Program during a presentation event at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The program recognizes Owner-Operators for safe driving and is o... -
Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Registration and People’s Choice Award is Officially Open
The stage is set for a wild ride in Wyoming! Online registration for the 41st Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs®, which rolls into Gillette, WY June 8-10, is officially open. SuperRigs will take place at CAM-PLEX, the Cowboy State’s premier multi-u... -
Volvo Group Applauds Maryland Clean Trucks Act
The Volvo Group congratulated the Maryland legislature and Governor Wes Moore on the signing of the state’s Clean Trucks Act of 2023, which represents a holistic and thoughtful approach to transitioning the state’s medium- and heavy-duty transpor... -
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit to Alter National Tour Route for a Special Appearance at the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., National Convention
In January 2023, the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) left Maine and began its national cross-country tour on the West Coast. Since that time, the MEE has traveled from California to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Indian... -
Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies Announces New Back Of 135N And 175N DGE CNG And RNG Fuel Systems
Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies introduces its new series of back of cab (BOC) fuel systems, available in 135 diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) and 175 DGE capacities. The designs of the new BOC systems have been enhanced with a redesigned roof, for imp... -
Debunked: 5 Common Myths About Synthetic Diesel Oil
Synthetic oil allows all parts of your engine to work together and protect it from damage and failure. There are several preconceived notions about engine oil that are not correct, Shell Rotella is here to help you separate fact from fiction. 1. You ... -
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Delivers Milestone 750,000th Truck to Heartland Express
CHILLICOTHE, OH… A Kenworth T680 Signature Edition with a 76-inch high roof sleeper was delivered yesterday to Heartland Express during a special ceremony at Kenworth’s Chillicothe plant. The truck represented the 750,000th truck produced by th...