Magazine / Industry News
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Peterbilt Honored as Top Workplace for Women by Women In Trucking
Peterbilt Motors Company was recognized in 2021 by Women In Trucking as a top workplace for women in the transportation industry. This is the fourth time Peterbilt has received this important award, which acknowledges the accomplishments of companies... -
Pilot Company Guests Break Record in Veterans Day Giving Campaign for the Call of Duty Endowment
In honor of Veterans Day, Pilot Company and its guests raised a record-breaking $1.75 million through a three-week in-store round-up campaign to benefit the Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit organization committed to placing Veterans into high-qual... -
VVMF Announces 2022 The Wall That Heals Tour Schedule
WASHINGTON, DC and ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: For the seventh year, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is honored to continue its partnership with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF). Since 2015, TCA carrier members have transported The ... -
Transervice Holiday Tradition Makes The Season Merry With Gifts For Employees’ Children And Salvation Army
LAKE SUCCESS, NY… Employees of Transervice Logistics Inc., a leading provider of customized fleet maintenance and leasing solutions, wrapped up truckloads of toys to be delivered to their 124 locations across the country to children and grandchil... -
Trinity Logistics Acquires Arizona-Based Freight Broker Team Eagle, Marks Continued West Coast Expansion Of Burris Logistics Brands
Burris Logistics is proud to announce that Trinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics company, has acquired Team Eagle Logistics based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. As Trinity’s seventh Regional Service Center (RSC), Team Eagle will enhance their footprin... -
Volvo’s Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Is Put To The Test: Excels In Both Range And Energy Efficiency
The first independent energy efficiency test with a fully loaded heavy-duty electric Volvo truck has been done in Germany. The electric truck exceeded its official range and used 50% less energy than its diesel counterpart. The tested truck was a Vo... -
Development of PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil Category Approved by API Lubricants Group
The Engine Manufacturers Association made a request to the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel (DEOAP) in March which established a New Category Evaluation Team (NCET) to evaluate the request. The NCET voted this week to recommend to the DEOAP to procee... -
Hydraulic Lock In Winter – Help Is On The Way Via E Tip, Inc.
Hydraulic lock is often overlooked when starting diesels in cold weather. Equipment designed with the hydraulic pump direct connected/coupled to the engine will turn over less easily and at a slower RPM because of the increased drag from the cold oil... -
With A New State-Of-The-Art Dealership, Hill International Trucks Continues Growth in the Ohio Valley Region
St. Clairsville, OH… On Monday, November 15th, 2021, Hill International Trucks opened a brand-new dealership in St. Clairsville, OH. After more than a year of construction, the company was thrilled to open its doors at 7:00am to begin serving their... -
2022 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Calendar is Available for Order
This year’s Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® was a Time to Shine at Love’s Travel Stop, in Hampshire, Ill., as Shell Rotella honored and recognized truck drivers for their hard work. Numerous stunning trucks rolled in for the competition to seek a... -
Study Ranks Every State Highway System’s Road Conditions, Safety And Cost-Effectiveness
North Dakota, Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky, and North Carolina have the most cost-effective highway systems, according to the Annual Highway Report published by Reason Foundation. New Jersey, Rhode Island, Alaska, Hawaii, and New York have the w... -
Bendix Tech Tips: What To Look For In Remanufactured Parts
When it comes to truck maintenance, choosing the right replacement part is an all-important step. But in the crowded commercial vehicle aftermarket, making that choice can be confusing, especially when selecting remanufactured and rebuilt component... -
Carrier Transicold’s New Supra S10 Truck Unit Maximizes Refrigeration Capacity with Greater Efficiency
ATHENS, GA… The Supra® S10 diesel-powered truck refrigeration unit is the new performance leader from Carrier Transicold, with greater refrigeration and freezing capacity for larger trucks while also offering improved efficiency and fuel econom... -
Daimler Trucks North America Receives SuperTruck 3 Award
New York, NY… In a ceremony at JFK Airport with Vice President Kamala Harris, Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) was named as one of the recipients awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the third SuperTruck initiative. In total, t... -
“Father Of Green Chemistry” Wins Volvo Environment Prize 2021
Paul Anastas, a Yale professor, and pioneer in developing non-hazardous chemicals, wins the 2021 Volvo Environment Prize, one of the world’s most respected scientific environmental awards. The research of Paul Anastas "is revolutionizing the chemic... -
John Lex Wins Trucking Cares Foundation’s Premier Achievement Award
NASHVILLE, TN… John Lex, a professional driver with Walmart Transportation, was presented with the Trucking Cares Foundation’s Premier Achievement Award today during the American Trucking Associations’’ Management Conference and Exhibition.... -
Newest Flying J Travel Center Brings Convenience and Employment to Washington State
KNOXVILLE, TN… Known for “Fueling Life’s Journeys,” Pilot Company is growing its network of travel centers with the opening of its newest location in Tumwater, Washington this October. The Flying J Travel Center is conveniently located at e... -
Love’s announces new Speedco locations
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at three new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at... -
TravelCenters of America Thanks Guests for Overwhelming Generosity Register RoundUp Campaign Raises Over $100,000 for Professional Drivers in Need
WESTLAKE, OH… TravelCenters of America (Nasdaq: TA) is thanking its guests across the country for generously contributing nearly $102,000 for the St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), an organization which supports professional drivers ... -
Trucking Industry Giants Inducted into Hall of Fame for their Big Impact on Industry
KANSAS CITY, MO… American Truck Historical Society members and guests gathered for the official opening and induction ceremony of the American Trucking and Industry Hall of Fame and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of American Truck Historical ...