Magazine / Industry News
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Central Oregon Truck Company Driver Delivers Baby At Truck Stop - Danny Leon-Guerrero Recognized As A TCA Highway Angel
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Danny Leon-Guerrero, a professional truck driver for Central Oregon Truck Company of Redmond, Oregon, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for delivering a baby at a Pil... -
CFI Professional Truck Driver Named Highway Angel - Jeff Aleman Pulls A Fellow Professional Truck Driver To Safety After A Collision
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Jeff Aleman, of Elizabeth, Colorado, a professional truck driver for CFI of Joplin, Missouri, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for pulling another professional truck... -
Chain Up So You Don’t Close Up The Freeway
All truck drivers and motorists in passenger vehicles are reminded to look for chain requirement signs and obey the chain law. Several freeway and highway closures over the past several weeks, including the closure of I-84 and I-82 today were due to ... -
Chevron Announces Availability of Delo 400 CK-4 and FA-4 Product Lines
Chevron has announced the availability of its larger and higher performing line of Delo 400 API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy duty engine oils (HDEO). The new product line is engineered using an advanced formulation of Chevron’s proprietary ISOSYN engine oi... -
Consumers Union Applauds EPA’s Decision to Maintain Robust Fuel Economy Standards through 2025
WASHINGTON, DC… The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed determination that would maintain the stringent fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks through model year 2025. When finalized, this decision would ens... -
"Consumers Union: EPAs Plan to Finalize Fuel Economy Standards Through 2025 Saves Consumers Billions of Dollars"
WASHINGTON, DC… The Environmental Protection Agency's plan to finalize fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles through model year 2025 is a big win for consumers, according to comments filed today by Consumers Union, the policy and mobilizati... -
CTA: Feds Must Crack Down on Truck Emission Control Tampering
In an appearance before the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, the Canadian Trucking Alliance called on the federal government to broaden its oversight powers under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) similar... -
Cummins Extends B6.7tm Base Warranty To Full 3 Years/Unlimited Miles In 2017
COLUMBUS, IN… Continuing on the promise of dependability, Cummins Inc. has announced the introduction of a complete 3 year/unlimited mile base warranty for the B6.7 engine. This applies to 2017 B6.7 engines in on-highway trucks in North America. Th... -
Eaton Bringing FLEX Reman Transmissions to Canadian Market
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GALESBURG, MI … Power management company Eaton will bring its popular lineup of FLEX Reman transmissions into the Canadian marketplace for the first time starting January 1, 2017. Doing so will allow Canadian OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers)... -
Governor Wolf, Bipartisan Leaders Announce Pennsylvania REAL ID Extension
Harrisburg, PA … Pennsylvania has been granted an extension until June 5, 2017 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fix state law to allow for federal REAL ID compliance after Governor Tom Wolf and bipartisan leaders including Senator... -
Hunter Idealease – Butler Has Moves To Route 8 South In Penn Twp.
Butler, PA… Hunter Truck Sales and Service moved the Butler Leasing Facility to the former Trader Horn building on Route 8 South in Butler. The Commercial Truck leasing facility was previously located on Route 38/Oneida Valley Road. In the new loc... -
Larson Electronics Releases a NEW High Intensity 33 Watt LED Flood Light
Larson Electronics, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial grade lighting, has announced the release of a 33 watt high output LED floodlight suitable for use in the boating industries and marine sectors. The Larson Electronics’ LEDL-33... -
Maverick Transportation To Sponsor Smart Phone Truckers Million Dollar Giveaway In 2017
LITTLE ROCK, AR… Arkansas-based Maverick Transportation LLC recently announced its sponsorship of the 2017 Smart Phone Truckers Million Dollar Giveaway. This year, 12 trucker finalists will have the opportunity to win $1 million. “Maverick Transp... -
Maverick USA, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Marine Transport, Inc.
Maverick USA, Inc. announced the acquisition of Marine Transport, Inc. (MTI), based in Au Gres, MI. Through the purchase, Maverick acquired substantially all of the assets of MTI, including approximately 25 tractors and 80 trailers. MTI, founded in ... -
PA Turnpike Commission Reminds Travelers of 2017 Toll Increase
HARRISBURG, PA… The PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) reminds travelers that as of Jan. 8th, tolls took a 6-percent increase for both cash and E-ZPass customers. The toll increase — approved by commissioners last July — is needed to meet the PTC�... -
Rehearing On ELD Lawsuit Denied
Grain Valley, MO… A national association of small-business truckers was denied a rehearing of a court decision regarding their lawsuit against a government mandate to electronically track commercial truck drivers. The Owner-Operator Independent Dr... -
Schneider Named One of Top 5 Best Companies For Veterans
GREEN BAY, WI… Since 1935, Schneider has recognized the value of employing veterans. Company founder and longtime National Guardsman, Al Schneider, built the foundation of what has grown to become one of North America’s largest truckload carriers... -
Seeing is Believing When it Comes to Road Safety
It’s no secret that properly functioning vehicle lights, wipers and mirrors allow for better visibility while driving, yet these items are often forgotten or ignored when performing basic auto care, says the non-profit Car Care Council. “Making ... -
Share the Road Completes Wreaths Across America Delivery
Arlington, VA…, American Trucking Associations and ATA's Share the Road Highway Safety Program celebrated the arrival of the Wreaths Across America convoy at Arlington National Cemetery. "The trucking industry believes wholeheartedly in remembering... -
Taljinder Sohi Helps A Fellow Professional Truck Driver Whose Tractor-Trailer Jackknifed In British Columbia
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Taljinder Sohi, a professional truck driver for Bison Transport of Manitoba, Canada, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for helping another professional truck driver w...