Magazine / Industry News
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Young Trucks Becomes First Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealership in Ohio
Volvo Trucks North America has expanded its network of Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealers into Ohio, announcing that Young Trucks, a fourth generation, family-owned dealership, has recently completed the required training and certif... -
Freightliner Upgrades Industry-Favorite Models in New Plus Series - Major update to the M2 106, M2 112, 108SD and 114SD
PORTLAND, OR… Freightliner recently introduced the new Plus series - enhanced versions of its M2 and SD models, including the M2 106 Plus, M2 112 Plus, 108SD Plus, and 114SD Plus. The enhanced models provide a major update to the interior an... -
Hardy Brothers Trucking Drivers Deliver U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Kenworth T680 Next Gen
SILOAM, NC… For husband-and-wife driver team Ed Kingdon, Jr. and Deb Kingdon, the opportunity to transport the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina to Washington, D.C. is a career highlight. “When... -
Mawson & Mawson Adds Conestoga Trailers To Fleet
LANGHORNE, PA…. Mawson & Mawson is pleased to announce the addition of 22 Conestoga equipped trailers to their fleet. The 2022 Extreme Trailers are equipped with Aero Rolling Tarp Systems for Mawson’s drivers’ convenience. The Conestoga... -
Mayflower Reaches 1 Million Pounds of Food Donated Goal Ahead of Partnership Renewal with Move For Hunger
ST. LOUIS, MO…. Mayflower Transit, the nation’s most recognized and trusted moving company, announced that it has now donated more than one million pounds of food to Move For Hunger, and it will be renewing its partnership that will generate anot... -
Network Expansion and Focus on Guest Experience Remain Priority Initiatives For TravelCenters of America, Inc.
TravelCenters of America Inc. has announced network expansion and guest experience updates, including the opening of four new travel centers, the planned opening of four additional locations by the end of 2022 and the completed enhancements of over 5... -
Performance Team Scales Volvo VNR Electric Fleet, Supported by TEC Equipment
Volvo Trucks North America’s largest West Coast dealership, TEC Equipment is working with Performance Team to integrate its growing battery-electric fleet into its Southern California operations. In March 2022, Performance Team ordered 126 Volvo VN... -
Peterbilt Enhances SmartLINQ Subscription Process
Denton, TX… Peterbilt has announced enhancements to its SmartLINQ® suite of connected services with a convenient new process for customers to manage their SmartLINQ subscription online through the PACCAR Solutions web portal. Using their existing ... -
Volvo Will Supply 20 Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks To Amazon
Volvo Trucks will deliver fully electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in Germany by year end. The 20 Volvo FH Electric are expected to drive more than one million road kilometres annually, fuelled with electricity instead of diesel. Heavy goods ve... -
Wreaths Across America Receives Support from Pilot Company to Remember and Honor Military Veterans
Wreaths Across America announced that Pilot Company’s sponsorship of Wreaths Across America Radio and its live coverage of the 2022 Escort to Arlington. The “Escort to Arlington” has become a weeklong tradition of support and remembrance fo... -
Advantage Truck Group Marks 10 Years of Giving through Haulin’ 4 Hunger
Throughout 2022, Advantage Truck Group (ATG), the largest DTNA dealer network in New England which specializes in Freightliner and Western Star, marked the 10-year anniversary of Haulin’ 4 Hunger, its charitable initiative that helps provide meals ... -
Hill International Trucks Celebrates 125 Years
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH…. Hill International Trucks, one of the oldest dealer groups in the USA, held their Bi-Annual Truck Show and 125th Anniversary Celebration this past September 28th at their newest location on US 40, off I-70 at exit 215 in St.... -
OOIDA Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Allow Truckers Access to Restroom Facilities
Washington, DC… The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has announced its strong support for bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) to ensure that truckers have... -
2023 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Calendar is Available for Order
This year’s 40th Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® was a Big Honkin’ Anniversary at Branson Landing, in Branson, Mo., as Shell Rotella honored and recognized truck drivers throughout North America in the legendary truck beauty contest which annually ce... -
Trailer One Dedicates New Facility
MEDINA, OH…. Trailer One held a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 9, 2022, to dedicate their brand-new trailer dealership, which is located at 1030 West Liberty Street on the west side of Medina, Ohio. In attendance were the Mayor of Medina, me... -
CarriersEdge Adds New Course to Help Prevent Injuries While Operating a Tanker
NEWMARKET, ONTARIO… CarriersEdge, a leading provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, has introduced a course to help drivers avoid injuries while performing tasks directly or indirectly related to operating a tanker. Falls ... -
Drowsy Driving Kills - But It Is Preventable
In this article Catryna Jackson, EHS & Sustainability Specialist at Evotix, a leader in EHS software solutions, offers businesses helpful information and insights into how they can effectively manage both employees that are required to drive a... -
Founders of Freightliner Trucks, Iowa 80 Group, and Old Dominion Freight Line Inducted into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame
KANSAS CITY, MO… The American Trucking and Industry Leader (ATIL) Hall of Fame celebrated its annual induction ceremony recently at the home office of the American Truck Historical Society in Kansas City, Missouri. Honorees included Leland James, f... -
Historic Step: All Fifty States Plus D.C. and Puerto Rico Greenlit to Move EV Charging Networks Forward, Covering 75,000 Miles of Highway
WASHINGTON, DC…. The Biden-Harris Administration today announced it has approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infr... -
A Must Read For Truck Drivers!
Why did trucking go from the safest to the unsafest overnight? Why did the truckers go from upper middle class to lower middle class? Why did over-the-road drivers go from the knights of the road to minimum-wage, aggressive bullies? This book, Killer...