Magazine / Industry News
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The American Truck Historical Society Honors Hill International Truck
The American Truck Historical Society presented a special 75-year Company Service Award to Hill International Truck at its Open House , held this past October, celebrating their newest location in St Clairsville, Ohio. Pictured from left to right: ... -
Kenworth Supports Careers in Trucking Among U.S. Military Service Members
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA… A career development, networking, and job hiring event at a Hiring Our Heroes Summit was held recently at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. Hundreds of active and retired U.S. military members an... -
Love’s Travel Stops opens new location in Iowa
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Le Mars, Iowa, thanks to a travel stop that opened Thursday. The store, located off Highway 75, adds 68 truck parking spaces and 70 jobs to Plymouth County. “We’re excited... -
New TravelCenters of America Survey Finds that Trucking Fleets Plan to Invest in EV and Hydrogen Vehicles to Meet Decarbonization Goals
WESTLAKE, OH… Leaders of the largest U.S. trucking fleets are moving forward with planning and investment in fleets powered by sustainable fuels, according to a new survey released today by TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA). Fleet compan... -
PGT Crew At Walcott Truckers Jamboree This Past July
These Proud Proffesionals represented PGT Trucking at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree held in July at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa. - photo by Dan Pollock -... -
PGT Trucking, Inc. Selects Penske Truck Leasing for Comprehensive Fleet Maintenance Solutions
Aliquippa, PA… PGT Trucking, Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, announced that it selected Penske Truck Leasing as its provider of choice for comprehensive fleet maintena... -
Rush Enterprises supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
San Antonio, TX… Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, is offering limited-edition pink mudflaps to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink mudflaps, whi... -
Shea Trucking And Repair Is Ready To Serve You
CLINTONVILLE, PA… Shea Trucking and Repair is ready to servE truckers traveling I-80. Located on Route 208, less than 1 mile from the Clintonville Exit #35 on I-80, the company is easily accessible to trucks. If you can’t make it in, they o... -
The States With The Worst, Best & Most Fatal Roads For Drivers
Zutobi has updated their 2021 ranking, to bring you the American states with the best and worst roads in 2022: https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/worst-and-best-roads-us-and-international-ranking So, where are the best and worst roads in America? ... -
Tough Time To Be an Independent or Small-fleet Trucker
Two years ago, life as an independent trucker promised freedom, flexibility, and high wages. For many industries, the pandemic meant tightening belts and laying off workers. But transportation was a steady need, and even independent drivers could fee... -
Trucking Cares Foundation Welcomes LaunchIt Public Relations as Latest Founders Club Member
Washington, DC… American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation announced that LaunchIt Public Relations, has committed to becoming the Foundations’ 10th member of the TCF Founders Club. “Not only has trucking been my career for the... -
Fyda Freightliner Columbus Holds Building Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Mark Grand Opening
Columbus, OH… Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. held its Building Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. The newly relocated dealership is now at 2700 NE Plain City Georgesville Road in West Jefferson, at exit 85 off I... -
OOIDA Helps Truck World Show Their Appreciation to Professional Truck Drivers
Marty Ellis, driver of OOIDA’s Spirit of the American Truck Trailer and Trevor Williams, OOIDA’s Fuel Card Program Coordinator were on hand for Truck World’s recent Driver Appreciation Days, which was held on September 11-13 at the Truck World ... -
PA Turnpike Commission Approves 5% Toll Increase for 2023
HARRISBURG, PA… The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) today approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. The new rates will take effect across the toll-highway system on Jan. 8, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. Becau... -
TravelCenters of America Celebrated Driver Appreciation Month; Announces New Collaboration with Cleveland Clinic
WESTLAKE, OH.., As TravelCenters of America celebrated Driver Appreciation Month in September, the company was demonstrating its commitment to professional drivers by providing more options to make healthy choices while on the road. TA announced a ... -
Youngstown Kenworth, Inc. Celebrates 50 Years
Tom Mikes, founder, and director of Youngstown Kenworth, has always loved trucks. As a little boy, his Mom said he used to ride his bike to the end of their street in Seven Hills, Ohio every day to watch the trucks work as they were building Inters... -
ATA Opens Applications for Diversity Equity and Inclusion Change Leader Award
Washington, DC… The American Trucking Associations announced it was opening applications for the Federation’s newest award – the ATA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Change Leader Award. “ATA is leading the charge to make the trucking industry ... -
Diamond Jubilee – Joann and Jesse Hines Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage
If you pick up a copy of Movin’ Out at one of our over 1,400 locations in 50 states, you can thank the Hines family! For the past 37 years, they have been our shippers, responsible for boxing the copies of Movin’ Out each month that are shipped... -
Love’s Travel Stops Donates $100,000 To St. Christopher Truckers Fund
OKLAHOMA CITY OK… Love’s Travel Stops is continuing its support of professional truck drivers by donating $100,000 to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, it announced Tuesday. This is the third year the company has give... -
New TA Truck Service Center Now Open in Summit, South Dakota
TravelCenters of America is pleased to expand its network of TA Truck Service Centers by opening a new location at the TA Express in Summit, South Dakota, located at I-29 and exit 207. The truck service repair facility offers four service bays, with ...