Magazine / Industry News
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PMTA Association Updates
The State of Freight: 2024 Freight Shortage The trucking industry has been overcoming significant challenges over the last several years, and it already appears 2024 will be no exception. Early reports predict a freight shortage in 2024 created by ec... -
Scott County, Iowa Opens Newest Industrial Park, Including Iowa 80.com’s New Distribution Center
WALCOTT, IA … If you’ve driven north on Scott County Road Y40 near the Iowa 80 Truckstop in the past year, you’ve probably seen the red and tan building in various stages of construction. This building is poised to be Scott County’s newest ... -
Volvo Trucks North America Honors 2024-2025 America’s Road Team Captains at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center
Volvo Trucks recently honored the newly appointed captains of the 2024-2025 America's Road Team – a national public outreach effort led by expert professional truck drivers – organized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Exclusively spo... -
The 42nd Shell Rotella SuperRigs Contest to Roll into Texas
Get ready for a spectacular weekend as Shell Rotella gears up to bring the 42nd edition of Shell Rotella SuperRigs to the heart of Texas. This year, the truck beauty contest is rolling into Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas/Fort Worth from May 30th to J... -
Doran 360™ Eliminates Costly Roadside Tire Replacement
Cincinnati, OH… Doran Manufacturing, a leading provider of tire monitoring systems for truck fleets and off-road equipment, will feature their Doran 360™ tire monitoring system which helps drivers avoid roadside tire replacements, in several in... -
Ex-Guard Releases Grille Guard Compatible with new generation Kenworth® T680 models
Des Moines, IA… Ex-Guard, the industry leader in semi-truck grille guards, is proud to introduce the HD-CM425 and HD-CM495 grille guards designed to be compatible with '21-'24 Kenworth® T680 Next Gen models featuring Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™... -
Sheetz Hosts Grand Opening In Hope Mills, North Carolina - Seven Lanes Offer High Flow Diesel Fuel And Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) For Semi-Trucks
Altoona, PA… On Thursday, February 15, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, officially opened its new store located at 310 Chicken Foot Rd. Hope Mills, NC 28348. The following day, Friday, February 16, Sheetz held a grand ... -
Tim Black Announces Retirement From R&J Trucking
BOARDMAN, OH… Tim Black, Director of Maintenance at R&J Trucking, a subsidiary of American Bulk Commodities, announced his retirement after 46 years at the company. American Bulk Commodities President Mark Carrocce had this to say about Tim. ... -
Volvo Trucks North America Improves Class-Leading Powertrain Offering with All-New Volvo VNL
With the announcement of the all-new Volvo VNL, the truck designed to change everything, Volvo Trucks North America further extended its class-leading fuel efficiency by enhancing the dependable Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission. Design enhan... -
From the Chaplain's Desk
Forgive me as I stray from my normal format to bring awareness to an ever growing issue in our culture. Over my years of serving in the church, I have rarely heard teaching that discussed a Biblical perspective to help me make sense of my mental heal... -
Your Story Matters
Yes… I work in trucking now, as the Director of Communications for the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, but I’ve lived a few different lives before. I went to college for musical theatre. My time working for a non-profit theatre company in C... -
Bendix Tech Tips: Steering Assist System Basic Troubleshooting
AVON, OH… A growing number of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technologies integrate steering systems as their capabilities evolve and expand. Functions like lane keep assist, compensation for side winds and road crown, active steering r... -
Brandon Meredith of Slay Transportation Awarded Kenworth 100th Anniversary T680 Signature Edition Truck in Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Program
WASHINGON, DC For the eighth consecutive year, Kenworth teamed with Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program to find America’s top rookie military veteran who made the successful transition into a civilian... -
Jim Walenczak Named Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President
KIRKLAND, WA… Jim Walenczak has been named general manager of Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR vice president. Before his current position, Walenczak served for two years as Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. Walenczak h... -
Lily Transportation LLC Partnered With The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program To Bring The Joy Of Christmas To Children
NEEDHAM, MA… Over 2500 toys collected by Lily Transportation locations over the last three months for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program were delivered to local Toys for Tots centers throughout the country for distribution during t... -
Massive Supply Chain Coalition Calls for Modernization of Security Screening Process
Washington, DC…. The American Trucking Associations led more than 150 organizations representing trucking, rail, energy, organized labor, agriculture, third-party logistics providers, and other key supply chain stakeholders to urge Congress to p... -
New Study Underlines Trucking Industry’s Commitment to Safety
Washington, DC… The American Trucking Associations released new data finding the trucking industry invests $14 billion annually in technology, training and other expenditures to improve highway safety. “The trucking industry’s highest commitmen... -
PA Turnpike Reminds Motorists That Toll Increase Took Effect On January 7th
HARRISBURG, PA… The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reminds drivers that a toll increase approved last year took effect across the highway system on January 7th. The Commission had approved a 5% increase for E-ZPass and Toll by Plate customers J... -
PacLease Saw Record Truck Deliveries in 2023; Added 26 New Locations
BELLEVUE, WA… With 2023 now in the rear-view mirror, PacLease, a leading full-service lease and rental provider, said the company is gearing up for another year of solid growth as it moves into 2024. “We’re well positioned,” said Ken Roem... -
PMTA Association Updates
Pennsylvania Transportation Advisory Committee Releases Truck Parking Study For much of 2023, Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) President and CEO Rebecca Oyler chaired a task force created to draft a study on truck parking in Pennsylvania. ...