Magazine / Industry News
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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. ... -
You Have A Friend In Montana – Sweet Rides Towing,, Recovery, and Repair, LLC
HAUGAN, MT…. If you are traveling I-90 through Western Montana, you have a friend, ready, willing, and able to help you if you need it. Sweet Rides Towing, Recovery and Repair, LLC provides service from the 77 mile marker on I-90 in Montana to th... -
TravelCenters of America Opens New Location in Phoenix, AZ
TravelCenters of America, part of the bp family of brands, has opened a new TA site in Arizona through acquisition, the company’s 10th location in the state. Formerly Danny’s Big Rig Resort, the site is located off interstate 10, exit 137 (6741 W... -
Trucking Cares Foundation Donates $20,000 to South Dallas Driving Academy
Washington, DC… The Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry’s charitable arm, donated $20,000 to South Dallas Driving Academy, a non-profit that provides free driver education courses to low-income teens and young adults. TCF previousl... -
Volvo FH Electric wins “Truck of the Year 2024” award
Volvo Trucks has scooped the prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric. It’s the first time ever that an electric truck wins the award. Volvo’s heavy electric truck, the Volvo FH Electric, has been selected as International Truck ... -
Volvo Group And CRH Agree Partnership To Accelerate Decarbonization
CRH, the global leader in building materials solutions, and Volvo Group, the leader in transport and infrastructure solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate net-zero innovations in the design and deployment of on-road ... -
From A Trucking Outsider To A Trucking Insider
I started with the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association in June 2023. Before that I worked as a morning reporter on CBS 21 or WHP-TV in Harrisburg, PA. I covered everything from politics to entertainment, but two of my big focuses became infrastructu... -
The World’s Largest Truckstop Celebrates 60 Years of Serving the Professional Driver
WALCOTT, IA… This year marks 60 consecutive years Iowa 80 has been serving the professional driver and traveler; that’s 21,915 days or 525,600 hours of always being open and providing a safe, welcoming place for those needing a break from the r... -
OOIDA Statement on DOL Worker Classification Final Rule
“Truckers are tired of the endless parade of classification rules that do not listen to their concerns. This constantly changing landscape has created uncertainty that makes it more difficult for them to operate their businesses. We are still rev... -
Peterbilt Demonstrated Advanced Technology & Innovation at CES with SuperTruck II
Denton, TX,… Peterbilt displayed its SuperTruck II demonstrator vehicle at the recent CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The SuperTruck II program was initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to improve long-haul Class 8 vehicle freigh... -
Shell Rotella® Awards Grand Prize In The 2023 Class 8 Truck Promotion - Donald Mcnurlin Of Tulsa, Okla. Receives A Brand-New Class 8 Truck
Houston, TX… Shell Rotella® is excited to announce that Donald McNurlin of Tulsa, Okla. is the grand prize winner of the 2023 Shell Rotella Class 8 Truck Sweepstakes. As the grand prize winner, McNurlin was awarded a Class 8 truck of his choice...