Magazine / Industry News
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Daimler Trucks North America Celebrates a Century of Innovation
PORTLAND, OR… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is set to celebrate a century of innovation with anniversaries of Freightliner, Detroit, Western Star and Thomas Built Bus brands. Throughout 2017 DTNA will celebrate its legacy of delivering uncom... -
Delaware River Turnpike Bridge to Stay Closed
The Delaware River Turnpike Bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Interstate 276 must remain closed to traffic for a minimum of eight more weeks — at least through early April — according to an emergency engineering task force being c... -
Estes Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
RICHMOND, VA… Estes Express Lines has teamed up with the organization Truckers Against Trafficking to fight human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery found across our nation. Human trafficking often involves minors and others at-risk, who ar... -
"Former National Professional Driver Of The Year Named TCA Highway Angel - Brian OLeary Administers CPR To Man Who Suffered A Heart Attack Behind The Wheel"
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Brian O'Leary, a professional truck driver for O'Leary's Truck Service LLC, of Fort Collins, Colorado, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for helping save a man who su... -
Freightliner Trucks Begins Production on New Cascadia
PORTLAND, OR… Freightliner Trucks announced that it has begun production on its new Cascadia®.Designed and engineered with an emphasis on six Real Cost of Ownership solutions the new Cascadia sets the benchmark for fuel efficiency, safety, connec... -
Goodyear Continues To Expand Total Solution
AKRON, OH… The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is expanding its Total Solution of trusted products, a nationwide network, reliable services and fleet management tools to help trucking fleets lower their operating costs. New offerings include the Goo... -
Goodyear To Announce Highway Hero Award Winner During Mid-America Trucking Show
AKRON, OH… The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will announce the winner of the 34th Goodyear Highway Hero Award on Thursday, March 23, during the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky.Established in 1983, the Goodyear Highway Hero Award... -
Grote Adds Mossy Oak® Camo Lamp to BriteZone Line
MADISON, IN… If you are a hunter, fisherman, or simply like to spend time outdoors, Grote has the light for you. Premiering at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas, is Grote's Camouflage Go Anywhere LED Work Light (BZ511-5). The light mirrors t... -
Kenworth Makes Bendix® ESP® Standard On Its Flagship Vocational And On-Highway Trucks
ELYRIA, OH… Fleets and drivers of nearly a half-million North American commercial vehicles know the reassurance and safety of the Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Program. Many more will be able to discover the full-stability technology’s bene... -
Kinedyne Expands Alabama Facility, Consolidates Diversified Operations, Enhances Efficiencies and Creates up to 100 Local Jobs
PRATTVILLE, AL… Kinedyne LLC announced that it is close to completing a major relocation, consolidation and expansion effort designed to make the company more efficient, competitive and responsive to its customers’ needs.The expanded 200,000-squa... -
Landstar Transportation Logistics Driver Pulls Elderly Woman from Burning Vehicle
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Greg Moore, of Moultrie, Georgia, a professional truck driver for Landstar Transportation Logistics of Rockford, Illinois, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for pulli... -
Landstar Transportation Logistics Driver Pulls Elderly Woman from Burning Vehicle
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Greg Moore, of Moultrie, Georgia, a professional truck driver for Landstar Transportation Logistics of Rockford, Illinois, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for pulli... -
Morgan Corporation Announces Plans to Open New Plant in New England
Morgantown, Pa… - Morgan Corporation, North America’s largest manufacturer of medium-duty truck bodies, announces plans to further expand its manufacturing footprint into New England. A site search is underway to select a location capable of supp... -
Navistar Introduces Heavy-Duty Truck Collision Replacement Parts Program To Fleetrite® Brand
LISLE, IL… Navistar has introduced a new line of Fleetrite® collision replacement products for a wide variety of heavy-duty truck applications. The all-makes trucks parts line of bumpers, hoods, and grilles is designed to provide the same quality ... -
New API Certified CK-4 and FA-4 Diesel Engine Oils Are Available Beginning December 1
WASHINGTON… Beginning December 1, 2016. the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) new diesel engine oil standards, API CK-4 and FA-4, began appearing in the marketplace on licensed products and marketing materials. This means consumers will be ab... -
New Report: Alcohol Impaired Driving Deaths on the Rise, More DWI Courts Needed to Reduce Recidivism, Save Money
A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows impaired driving remains one of the single most serious threats to public safety, and underscores the need for more DWI courts.From 2014 to 2015, fatalities involving ... -
ONE Leasing’s Tractor Lease Program Offers Affordable, Reliable Truck Lease Options
The transportation industry is a critical part of the American economy. Within the industry, the trucking sector can be a very profitable business for transportation companies and sole proprietors alike. However, a leading concern of every trucking ... -
OTA Call to Action: Heavy Duty Towing Rates at Roadside
The Ontario government introduced new rules on Jan. 1 for towing and vehicle storage services in response to growing complaints from passenger and commercial vehicle operators over skyrocketing towing bills and reportedly questionable and intimidatin... -
OTA Lauds Announcement Taking T.O. Tolls Off the Table
The Ontario Trucking Association is confident the s announcement by Premier Wynne to double the portion of the fuel tax transferred to Toronto and other municipalities will eliminate plans for tolls on the Gardiner/DVP highways – at least until 202... -
PennDOT, State Police Highlight Highway Law Updates, Urge Public Attention for Safety
Harrisburg, PA… Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards and State Police Commissioner Tyree Blocker today urged drivers to review and obey driver safety laws that have recently been amended or passed throu...